Hold the spacebar down to give gas to your engine. You can accelerate your engine even when your car is in neutral. By acclerating your engine at the star line, you can achieve a faster take off when you switch to 1st gear allowing you the opportunity to get a head start on your opponent. Use the up/down keys to shift gears. Your car is equipped with a high performance five speed transmission. By default you start each race in a neutral gear. Use your brakes (X) to help stop your car when you cross finish line. Use the parachute (Z) to help even further slow down your car.