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2002

The King of Route 66

Short Overview

The King of Route 66 is the sequel to Sega's legendary trucking game, 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker. In this offbeat arcade experience, you pilot a massive rig down America's most famous highway, the legendary Route 66, racing rival drivers and delivering your cargo on time.

The King of Route 66

Basics

  • Release2002
  • DeveloperSega AM2
  • PublisherSega
  • GenreArcade Driving Game
  • Players1 player
  • HardwareSega NAOMI 2

Standout Features of the Cabinet

DX cabinet styled after a realistic truck cabOversized, 720°-turning steering wheelNitro boost systemIconic locations along the Route 66 course

Controls

Oversized steering wheelGas pedalBrake pedalGear shifter

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Objective

Your route runs all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica. Being fast isn't enough — you also have to beat the traffic, the obstacles, and your rivals to reach the destination on time. Every successful haul brings new challenges and tougher cargo.

More Than a Trucking Race

What sets the game apart is that it isn't a traditional lap race. You cross the United States in a massive semi truck while other truckers try to run you off the road or overtake you along the way. Picking the right line and timing matter just as much as raw speed.

Fun Facts

  • Sequel to 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker.
  • Inspired by the legendary Route 66.
  • Use nitro boost to overtake your rivals.
  • Runs on Sega NAOMI 2 hardware.
  • The deluxe cabinet was designed to resemble the front of a real American truck — complete with chrome exhaust pipes, an oversized driver's seat, and even a spot for a passenger, making the cabinet itself a genuine spectacle.

Why Did It Become Legendary?

The King of Route 66 isn't about sports cars — it's about multi-ton trucks. Its oversized wheel, rugged driving feel, and the atmosphere of the American highway make it a genuinely unique entry among arcade racing games.

Who Is It For?

If you love driving arcade machines, trucks, and the atmosphere of the American highway, this unusual Sega cabinet is definitely worth trying.