Daytona USA 2001 is a high-speed, top-down racing game developed by Sega and released for the Sega Dreamcast in Japan on December 15, 1999. The game was part of the Daytona USA series, which began with the original Daytona USA on the Sega Saturn. In the Dreamcast version, players race around a series of carefully crafted circuits, many of which were previously featured in the Saturn release, while also including some entirely new tracks. One of the most distinctive features of the game is the driving controller, known as the “Speed Driver” or “Driving Controller,” which is a unique steering device designed specifically for the Dreamcast console and required for certain gameplay aspects of the game. The racing environment is set in the United States, with tracks that vary in length, difficulty, and track design. The game features multiple modes including a traditional race mode, a time trial mode, and a versus mode where players can race against each other. The soundtrack and visual style of the game are highly polished, with detailed graphics and realistic driving physics. The Dreamcast version was a notable addition to the series and one of the last major Sega Dreamcast titles to be released, showcasing the capabilities of the console. The game was added to iOctavio.com on November 18, 2002.