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Summary

Exhaust Heat, known in Japan and Europe as F1 ROC: Race of Champions, is a 1992 SNES racer that leans heavily into the feel of real‑world Formula One. The game’s sixteen tracks mirror the 1992 F1 calendar, and thanks to the Super Famicom’s Mode 7 they scroll with a convincing perspective that makes each circuit feel distinct. What really sets it apart is the financial and mechanical management layer: you spend your own cash on upgrades, and any damage you sustain sticks around, forcing costly repairs or even retirement if you push a dented car too far. The visuals even include near‑perfect sponsor billboards, though tobacco and alcohol names are subtly censored. Critics praised its rewarding depth—Mean Machines gave it a 91 % and called it one of the most enjoyable long‑lasting racing games—while Famitsu likened its accessibility to an "easy type of F‑Zero."