The Descartes edition has, over the years, gained many expansions. Most of these offered new tracks (two with each box, or four in the case of the USA tracks). We offer here a review of the best four tracks, according to an old school player, a Formula Dé champion.

Spa-Francorchamps

The best track ever released! Why? Because it’s on this track that tactics and tension were at their best - you had to take care when designing your car and it was imperative to take advantage of the faintest opportunity to get an advantage. A delight for the brain and a torture for the nerves! It’s with this track that I’ve had the most fun.

Suzuka

This is the first track I’ve ever won on in a Great Championship! A track, which required perfect mastery of the various parts of the game. It’s less tense than Spa, but still demands crucial choices and constant risk-taking to take the lead. Moreover, the chances of overtaking an opponent were greater, spicing up the race with multiple unexpected twists. It also happens to be the only “8″ shaped track out there, an original shape made of crossings and many curves.

Monterey (Laguna Seca)

This was the first interesting American track, with a harsh “double or nothing” aspect. I actually remember the near-mythical curve which has caused so many accidents, both in real life and on the board. This track demands a constant sense of tactical anticipation, and it’s really felt around the board! Laughter and sweat were present when the critical part of the track came up.

Buenos Aires

The main thing of interest on this track was its length. The mechanics of the cars would get roughed up and everything had to be focused on improving their endurance. To make things harder, the track was made for speed, and drivers would spend most of their time in 5th or 6th gear. To win, you had to find a way of combining both resistance and speed.

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