Microsoft Xbox360 MotoGP08 - Manual (Page 9)

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.MAIN MENU
. CAREER
Career mode challenges you to create and develop a new rider over fi ve racing seasons
with the aim of becoming the ultimate MotoGP champion. You will be able to choose a team
and bike class at the beginning of each season for your customized rider. As you win races,
stronger teams will be interested in recruiting you for the following season. New teams,
helmets and bike upgrades will become available as your rider progresses.
. QUICK RACE
Choose your favorite track, rider, diffi culty level, bike class, riding model (‘Arcade’ to
‘Advanced’ or ‘Simulation’), transmission type, number of laps and weather conditions.
Then hit the tarmac and don’t look back.
. TIME ATTACK
This option challenges you to set the best time at each circuit, competing against yourself
to shave vital seconds off your record. Make your selections for circuit and rider then start
racing. You are given the option to have a ghost rider who will appear after the fi rst valid lap
you complete. This ghost follows the line taken on your previous fastest lap, enabling you
to judge where best to gain time. A ghost displaying your fastest line around each circuit is
always available so you can keep chasing and keep improving.
. CHAMPIONSHIP
Championship Mode allows the selection of any class, rider and team. It enables you to
compete in, and re-create, the 2008 season. Practice and Qualifying modes are optional
whilst options including weather, diffi culty, number of laps and handling model are available
to help you better defi ne the season.
Before each race there is the option to alter the mechanical set-up of your bike. This includes
changing tyres, suspension settings and gear ratios. You will also be able to check rider
standings, see where your rider ranks in the championship and view individual performance
statistics. The option of practicing the circuit solo in free practice mode is available.