(NOTE - This information is based on the Wii version)

In Cars Race-o-Rama, you'll hold the Wii mote sideways or plug it into the Wii steering wheel accessory (sold with other driving games such as Mario Kart).  As with other games that use this type of controls, sometimes the turning will take a bit getting used to.

It's possible to jump right in and play head-to-head with your family, but you'll need to play through the single player campaign a bit if you want to unlock more cars and activities.

For the most part, this is a fun game to play with your kids 5 and older.  Depending on how your teenager views the Cars series though, this may seem a bit too kiddy for them.  But anyone who like the standard cars look and humor should enjoy the way the developers have translated it to Race-o-Rama.

GENERAL GAME INFORMATION:  Join Lightning McQueen in Radiator Springs as he prepares his academy of student racers for the Race-O-Rama competition. Lightning finds out that Chick Hicks has his own set of academy student racers who don’t always compete fairly. These student racers are preparing to race in the same competitions in order to propel Chick Hick’s academy to the #1 spot. The races take place at various tracks from the beaches, into the cities and off to the Baja desert. Along the way, racers are upgrading their abilities and customizing their look. The finale consists of a fully modified, ultimate Lightning McQueen racing against a fully modified Chick Hicks for the Race-O-Rama trophy. Let the race begin!