Apex Afterburn — how to play

Racing for two local players or up to 24 online.

Objective

Cover the chosen number of laps (1–20) and cross the line first.

Driver 1: W A S D, Space handbrake, hold R for 1.5 s to call the tow. Driver 2: arrows, Enter handbrake, right Shift tow.
A full lap means seven checkpoints and the finish line — the next gate is marked on the track.
Crashes into cars and barriers damage the car and lower its performance.
The start sits on the flattest stretch and the pit alley runs parallel to the grid — sometimes outside, sometimes in the infield. Brake and lift off the throttle in a box to refuel and repair.
A pit lap costs nothing: the finish line stands on the alley axis, and the next gate waits for you back on the racing lane.

Brake before the corner and use the handbrake only for a gentle slide — the verge slows the car to 10% of top speed.
Out of fuel or stuck, the tow (8 s) returns the car to the pit; checkpoints you already passed stay claimed.