Machine Description

Road Race, released by Chicago Coin in the late 1960s, emerged during a period when automotive and racing themes were incredibly popular in American culture and entertainment. This electro-mechanical pinball machine captured the growing fascination with car culture and competitive racing that dominated the era.

The machine featured classic EM gameplay elements styled around a racing theme, likely incorporating track-inspired playfield artwork and race car imagery. As with most electro-mechanical games of this period, it would have used mechanical score reels, chimes, and bells to create an immersive arcade experience. The playfield design typically included various targets and scoring features that simulated racing achievements and checkpoints.

While not as widely remembered as some other racing-themed pinball machines of the era, Road Race represented Chicago Coin's effort to capitalize on the burgeoning racing game market. The late 1960s marked a transition period in pinball history, coming just before the electronic revolution that would transform the industry in the late 1970s. Machines like Road Race helped establish many of the racing game conventions that would influence future pinball designs.