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Speed Racer in The Challenge of Racer X is a racing video game released in 1993 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by Accolade, Inc., the game is based on the Speed Racer franchise and presents a behind-the-view perspective during races. The central premise involves the player, as Speed Racer, competing directly against the rival character Racer X across a series of tracks.

The player controls Speed Racer's vehicle, the Mach 5, through seven campaign tracks. The objective is to win each race to progress to the next episode, earning bonus money upon victory. Tracks contain various obstacles, road gaps, and competing racers who attempt to force the player off the course. A key gameplay system involves the Mach 5's specialized functions, which are activated by pressing buttons labeled 'A' through 'G'. These functions provide specific capabilities, such as executing a large jump or enabling the car to operate underwater, which players must use to navigate track hazards. Progression is linear, moving from one episode to the next after a successful race.

The game supports two-player competition, allowing simultaneous play on a single computer or via an online modem connection. The modem play mode features different episodes from the main campaign. This multiplayer functionality provides an alternative to the single-player progression, focusing on direct head-to-head racing challenges.