Car Mechanic Simulator 2021: Drag Racing

The Drag Racing DLC was developed by Red Dot Games and released on 9 November 2022 as paid downloadable content for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. The pack was published by PlayWay S.A. and arrived as one of the studio’s larger post‑launch expansions designed to broaden the franchise from pure workshop simulation into competitive motorsport activities.

The DLC was distributed digitally through the same storefronts as the base game and integrates with existing installations; availability followed the platform footprint of Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, so it was accessible on PC and on consoles where the main title is supported via platform‑specific builds. The add‑on requires the base game to play and was sold both as a standalone DLC and as part of occasional bundle promotions alongside other content packs.

Content adds a full drag‑racing suite to the game, introducing multiple race modes (Practice, Quick Race, Single Race and Championships), race distances up to the classic quarter‑mile, and a Drag Rating system that classifies vehicles by straight‑line performance. The pack deepens vehicle preparation with expanded tuning options such as multi‑stage ECU mapping, carburetor and clutch adjustments, mandatory manual transmission settings for drag events, detailed post‑run telemetry and a betting system for championship events; it also includes several high‑performance cars and new engine parts geared toward building extreme straight‑line runners.

Promotion for the Drag Racing DLC relied on the game’s storefront presentation, developer and publisher announcements, and placement in seasonal sales and bundle promotions to increase visibility. Community reaction was largely positive, with players praising the fresh gameplay loop, the added challenge of tuning for straight‑line speed and the way the DLC extended the game’s longevity; common critiques focused on balancing details and requests for more tracks and wider vehicle variety to sustain long‑term replay.