Power Plays

Drifting, drafting and overtaking nets the player power, which is in turn added to the distinctive, semi-circular power bar. When one of the three segments is full, the player can activate a Power Play. Depending on the amount of power earned, the effect of the Power Play differs. Earning more segments increases the effect on the environment and opponents. Some Power Plays are purely offensive in use, causing explosions and mayhem to take out your opponents. Power Plays can also open shortcuts temporarily, allowing the player to shave seconds off the lap time or gain position in the race. However, once a Power Play meter is filled to its maximum, significant changes to the track can be made through massive destruction of the environment, altering the course for the remainder of the race.