Pitstop II Introduction
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Pitstop II is the first racing game that brings you the thrill of battling an 
opponent, the excitement of fighting for the lead out on the track and the 
suspense of struggling to be the first out of the pits. Realistic first-person 
graphics and a split-screen display allow you and another player to experience 
the challenge of auto racing head-to-head.

The challenge of true competitive action. This is racing. The way its supposed 
to be. You cant relax when you take the lead, becouse you know hes right there 
behind you. Will he try to pass you in the hairpin turn? Or do you think hell 
wait for the next straightway?

Six of the worlds toughest race tracks are waiting, from Brands Hatch and its 
hairpin turns to the mile-long straightaway of Vallelunga. You can practice 
against the computer... but nothing will compare to the fun of racing against 
another person. Thats the whole story behind Pitstop II. Its simple - auto 
racing was never meant to be a solo sport.

Objective
Winning each race requires strategy, determination and guts. Drive as hard as 
you can, but keep an eye on your tires and the fuel gauge. You may find that you 
can build a lead by wearing out your tires, then lose the race because you have 
to make an extra pit stop. Your objective is to balance speed against fuel 
consumpiton and tire wear - to spend as much time on the track and as little 
time as you can in the pits. The player who makes the fastest pit stops usually 
has an edge in winning the race.

Starting Play
After the game has started, a menu screen will appear, displaying the options 
available in PITSTOP II. You can select the number of laps, change the level 
difficulty, choose any single race track or try your skill at the grand circuit.

C64, Coco & Atari 800:
Push the joystick up or down to move up or down the menu.
Push the joystick right or left to change an option.
When you are satisfied with your choices, select "START THE RACE" and press the 
fire button.

PC & Apple 2:
Use the keyboard to make your selections. There's only three tracks in these 
versions.

Controls
  Steering: Use the joystick to steer your car while on the track. 
  Speed: To accelerate, push forward on the joystick. To apply the brakes, pull 
  back on the joystick. For additional acceleration, press fire button to engage 
  to "turbo boost". 
  Pit Crew: Use your joystick to move the cursor to the crew member you wish to 
  control. Press the fire button to activate the crew member, then move him with 
  the joystick. To use another crew member press the fire button to disengage 
  cursor, then reposition the cursor with your joystick. Press the fire button 
  again to engage the other crew member. To leave the pits, position the cursor 
  over your driver and press the fire button. 
Racing
When its racing time, PITSTOP II changes to a split screen display, with two 
views of the race track. The upper half of the screen is player ones display. 
Player two (or the computer) uses the lower half of the screen. 
The Map
Out on the race track, its important to keep track of three things - you, your 
opponent and the pits. Use the course map, located at the right of the screen, 
to determine your position and the distance to the pit. You can see your 
opponents position on his course map. 
Tires And Fuel
Keep an eye on your fuel supply and tire wear, becouse youll need to make a pit 
stop when your fuel is low or when your tires are worn. Your fuel indicator is 
located at the bottom of your half of the screen. You will use more fuel at 
higher speeds - so if you want to make fewer pit stops, try a slower pace.

Tire wear is indicated by the color of your tires: they start black and change 
to lighter colors as tire wear accumulates- they finally turn white at the last 
stage before a blowout. Tire wear is caused by taking corners at high speed, 
bumping into other cars and hitting the side of the road. Once a tire turns 
white, even the slightest bump can cause a blowout and put you out of the race. 
The Pits
The entrance will appear on the LEFT side of the track as you approach the pits. 
To enter the pits, steer your car into the entrance. Races can be won or lost in 
the pits, so dont waste a second - To refuel, move the crew memeber with the 
hose to the gas intake at the side of your car. Watch your fuel indicator - if 
you overfill, the tank will empty and youll have to start over again!

To chabge tires, move your second crew member to a worn tire - after he grabs 
it, hurry to the correct stack of new tires. The stack near the rear of your car 
has rear tires, and the stack near the front of your car has front tires. Once 
you pick up a new tire, move back to the car and mount it. To leave the pits, 
mope the cursor over your driver and press the fire button. Be sure crew members 
are away from your car. 
Grand Circuit
For an additional challenge, select the GRAND CIRCUIT on the game menu. Here you 
will race all of the tracks in succession, building points according to how you 
finish each race. After the last race, the driver with the highest point total 
is considered the World Driving Champion. 
Scoring
After each race, the final standings list the order of finish, laps completed 
and racing times. Also listed is the number of points awarded to each driver, 
according to the order of finish. When you race the GRAND CIRCUIT, the 
championship will go to the driver with the highest point total for all six 
races on the circuit. 
Continuing Play
When a race is over, press the fire button to play again. 
Race Tracks
  Brands Hatch: Farmingham, England. The 2,65-mile road course is one of the 
  sites of the British Grand Prix, and is located 20 miles northwest of London. 
  Hockenheim: Hockenheim, Germany. A 4,8-mile road circuit which serves as one 
  of the sites of the German Grand Prix. It is located nine miles southwest of 
  Heidelberg. 
  Sebring: Sebring, Florida. The 5,2-mile road circuit is the site of the 
  Sebring 12 Hour Grand Prix of Endurance. The course is on a fomer airfield 
  located nine miles south of the town of Sebring. 
  Watking Glen: Watkins Glen, New York. Site of the United States Grand Prix. A 
  3,38-mile course in a picturesque, wooded setting four miles southwest of the 
  town of Watkins Glen. 
  Rouen Les Essarts: Rouen les essarts, Elbeuf, France. One of the sites of the 
  French Grand Prix. This 4,36-mile circuit on public roads is 75 miles northest 
  of Paris. 
  Vallelunga: Rome, Italy. A 1,65-mile road circuit located 23 miles from Rome, 
  the Autodromo Vallelunga hosts formula and prototype races. 
Pitstop II (C) 1984 Epyx 