# Cheat mode
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", press Up, Down, Left, Right. If you entered the code correctly, a message will appear in the bottom right corner. All secret options will be unlocked. Alternately, press Up, Down, Left, Right, A.
# Disable opponent AI
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", press Left(2), Down, B. If you entered the code correctly, the message "Kill AI" will appear in the bottom right corner. Alternately, press Left(2), A.
# Opponents only attack you
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", press Down, Up, Right, B. If you entered the code correctly, the message "Bot Gang Up" will appear in the bottom right corner. Alternately, press Down, Up, A.
# Infinite nitros
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", press Right, Left, Down, B. If you entered the code correctly, the message "Infinite Nitros" will appear in the bottom right corner. Alternately, press Right, Left, A.
# No nitros
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", press Right, Left(2), A.
# Jumping car
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", press Left, Right, Up, B. The message "Jumps" will appear in the bottom right corner to confirm correct code entry. Press Y during game play to jump. Alternately, press Y, Left, Right, A.
# Other codes
While the game is loading and you can read your "mission", randomly press buttons (Left Analog-stick, L, R, A, B, X, Y, White, Black) and you just may unlock a cheat message at the bottom left corner of the screen. Some examples include Kill All (All bot cars are disabled), Bot Gang Up (Bot cars always pile up), Monster Tires (self-explanatory), and Tiny Cars (RC cars).
# More damage
If you are doing anything offensive, use nitro and slam into enemies whenever possible for a boost in points immediately at the beginning. If a car is smoking and missing a door, hood, or something else, either nitro into it or hit your handbrake. Press the Analog-stick Left or Right, and slide into your enemy.
# Winning
If your health is low (flashing red) and you are winning with a good lead with little time left, start going in circles and allow the timer to run out.