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Race
Builder

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Workshop reference pack: download an offline copy of every step in this workshop: ⬇ race-builder-reference.zip. Every code block also has a Copy button.

Build a top-down JavaScript racing game from scratch, step by step. Design your car, set rival stats, wire up laps, boost pads, and a finish line, watch it race live as you code.

JavaScript Canvas API 10 Steps Rivals & AI Lap Counter 🆓 Free
Your Car
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▶ Wire up your car stats to start racing
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▶ Race!
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You Built a Racing Game!

Amazing work, you've built a complete top-down racing game with car physics, rival AI, lap counting, boost pads and a finish line. Every professional racing game uses these exact same systems.

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