Dirt 2 was boring. It was no different than any other racing game and certainly didn’t have the appeal of a Need for Speed or Burnout. There were limited track choices. And, while you could certainly unlock a few tracks, we couldn’t stick with the game long enough to get them.

You do get to choose your favorite car depending on the type of race and the terrain. But the Wii remote doesn’t make the control of the car easy, and it seems to be overly sensitive. So I ended up banging into the guardrails over and over.

If you’re looking for a good racing game, Dirt 2 is not one of them. And, it didn’t hold my son’s attention for more than 20 minutes

But, I’d have to say that other racing games, like Mario Kart, are more fun. Admittedly, we are not NASCAR fans, so that aspect of the game is lost on us. You can choose to drive as one of your favorite NASCAR drivers and familiar race cars. But, with only 6 tracks to choose from, Mario Kart, is a new experience every time.

Nascar Kart Racing does have special options as you race to throw an oil slick, slingshot around the track, or even launch a rocket.

There are a few mini games as well, but overall, if you are not a NASCAR fan, then you’d probably be happier with Mario Kart for a family racing game.