Wahlap’s Storm Racer 2 has reached the North American arcade market after appearing at IAAPA 2025. The sequel follows a racing series that began in the early 2010s and introduces a substantially different cabinet design.
From Storm Racer to Storm Racer 2
The original Storm Racer was first shown at IAAPA in 2011, while Sega released an upgraded edition, Storm Racer G, three years later. The sequel was revealed at the GTI Asia China Expo earlier this year and is being developed by 3MindWave.
The studio’s previous work includes Sega Amusements titles such as ATV Slam, Apex Rebels, VR Agent and Alpha Ops VR Strike. A Storm Racer was at IAAPA 2011, offering useful context for the series’ arcade history.
Rather than using the dual-screen arrangement popularised by Raw Thrills’ Fast & Furious Arcade, Storm Racer 2 uses a large vertically mounted 85-inch 4K display. The machine also combines a camera with a motion seat.
For Australian operators and collectors comparing driving cabinets, the Racing Arcades category provides a useful point of reference, while the Arcade Machine Buying Guide covers broader cabinet considerations.
North American distribution confirmed
When the sequel was announced and scheduled for IAAPA 2025, its North American sales arrangements were not immediately clear. Wahlap displayed the game at its own booth rather than alongside a partner manufacturer or distributor, as had happened when Sega handled Storm Racer G.
Wahlap later advised that Betson would carry the machine in the region. A Betson representative had not yet received the relevant details at the show, but Wahlap subsequently confirmed that Betson has a non-exclusive agreement to sell the game in North America. Wahlap has also published a product listing here.
Amusement Source International, which has previously sold Wahlap products in North America, has also announced that it will carry Storm Racer 2. Its announcement is available from Amusement Source International.
Wahlap quoted a price that was described as dramatically lower than other new racing games on the market, comparable to pricing expected before 2021. However, the distributors do not publish their current prices, and it remains unclear whether Betson or Amusement Source International will offer the machine at that quoted figure. Operators will need to contact the distributors directly for pricing.
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A new arcade racing option
With two non-exclusive North American distribution channels now identified, Storm Racer 2 becomes another dedicated arcade racing title available to operators in the region. Have you played it yet? Share your impressions of the cabinet, display and motion system.
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