Speed Freaks Alpha is a PlayStation title released for the Sony PlayStation platform in the United States that has been originally categorized and tagged within the Kart Racing genre to assist users in locating the correct item during web searches. The game was formally added to the iOctavio.com database on November 18, 2002, establishing its catalog record for preservation and reference purposes. Speed Freaks Alpha functions as a combat-oriented kart racing experience presenting a diverse roster of twelve playable characters each designed with unique visual silhouettes and individualized statistical profiles that influence top speed acceleration handling and offensive power. The competition consists of twelve uniquely themed tracks that traverse environments ranging from gritty urban streets and industrial complexes to fantastical landscapes and abstract circuits, each layout incorporating multiple racing lines alternate pathways shortcuts and environmental hazards that interact dynamically with the game’s item system. Gameplay emphasizes competitive racing augmented by a robust arsenal of offensive and defensive power-ups including projectiles explosive devices speed-boosting pads and defensive shields which can be collected by driving over designated item boxes scattered across each circuit the title introduces a chargeable turbo or nitro mechanic rewarding near-miss maneuvers on opponents and aggressive driving styles adding a tactical dimension to racecraft. A split-screen multiplayer mode is supported for local competitive play accommodating up to four participants across the available tracks and game modes the audio presentation features an eclectic soundtrack blending electronic beats and rock-oriented tracks alongside character-specific voice clips and sound effects that punctuate item usage and race events. Visually the title employs a bright stylized art direction with exaggerated proportions and colorful textures typical of the late PlayStation 1 era though performance can exhibit occasional frame rate instability during sequences with dense opponent presence and maximum item activity. Critical reception upon release was mixed with praise directed at the creative weapon variety and the entertainment value of its multiplayer component while criticism focused on control responsiveness camera angle limitations and track design balance affecting overall race fairness. Speed Freaks Alpha occupies a distinctive niche within the PlayStation 1 racing library standing alongside contemporaries such as Crash Team Racing and Mario Kart 64 yet distinguishing itself through its offbeat character design and arsenal-focused combat approach. Its listing on iOctavio.com as of 2002-11-18 remains a key reference point for historians and collectors tracking the evolution of the kart racing genre on the platform.