This game is licensed and features many notable drivers from the late 1990s, such as Greg Moore, Al Unser Jr. and Paul Tracy.

Moving the front of the car down or slanting the wings may enable the player to find a perfect combination of speed and handling.

This game also features a two-player mode via either split screen or PlayStation Link Cable, or a combination of both for four players.

Critics widely praised the graphics of both the car models[2][3][5] and the detailed tracks,[2][3][5] as well as the extensive CART licensed content.

[2][3][5] GamePro, for example, opined that "For sport racing fans, CART ranks third this season - NASCAR '98 has better balance, while F1 Championship Edition has deeper sim play.