mmaxfit

40880 using OG hardware and Hyperkin Ranger controller. 

You gotta remember, though....this is the hardest level on the game.  Your 50k score here is far more impressive. 
 

53,130
I feel good with this score. My high score on the original arcade Pole Position is around mid-50k. 🏁🏁
Almost forgot...
Hey BTB, enter me to win!
@btbfilms76
 

I've been subscribed to your YouTube channel and participated in the Pole Position 2 challenge. Wish I had joined in sooner for a better score but I have a year to practice!

It was my first time playing this even though I do own the cartridge, just don't have a 7800 system. I played about 10 games and learned I need to put more time into this for a better score. I won't have time to submit another score but it does give me plenty of time to practice for 2021! I finished with 31,750.

It was my first time playing this even though I do own the cartridge, just don't have a 7800 system. I played about 10 games and learned I need to put more time into this for a better score. I won't have time to submit another score but it does give me plenty of time to practice for 2021! I finished with 31,750.

Those paddles even look great next to a 2600 Junior.

So sexy!!!!!! The controllers dude, the controllers. Tho your shiny head is hard to resist too 🙂

Would you like to get your hands on a pair of brand new CX-30 Evolved Atari 7800 Paddle Controllers? Well we’re giving away a set, and you could be the lucky winner! Here’s how you can enter to win your very own pair of 7800 Paddle Controllers. It's really easy, to enter to win you need to do two things:
 
1 Subscribe to my channel on YouTube
2 Participate in a High Score Squad Challenge on Atari I/O
 
You can join in any and every High Score Squad Challenge that we’re doing until December 1st. Every Squad Challenge you join in is another chance to win! Now do me a favor, shout me out when you post your high score in the forums, make sure you say “Hey BTB, enter me to win!” and it’s all good to go. On December 1st, 2020 we are going to do a drawing and we are going to see who is the lucky person who is going to win these beautiful badboys. I wish you all the best of luck!
I introduce the contest in my newest episode of 7800 Avenue at the 9:18 mark:
 
 
This contest is open to everybody, including Atari I/O Moderators, with a U.S. or Canada mailing address. It's really easy, all you have to do is be sure you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel and participate in a High Score Squad Challenge.
Be sure to post “Hey BTB, enter me to win!” somewhere alongside your score so I know you're entering the contest, and you will be rewarded with one entry for every High Score Squad Challenge you participate in from June 1st until December 1st, 2020. We’ll do a drawing on December 1st, 2020 and announce a winner. Good luck in the contest and I’ll see you in the forums.
And starting early next year we’ll be doing another cool contest. Be sure to check back and find out what you can win!
 
 

 
 

 

Justin, the absolute legend! 

63,400.  So close to finishing the final lap but then crashed it. A few more days to improve! 

I humbly submit my effort! Not the greatest, but it was a blast!! Looking forward to the next one!
Link: 
Hey All! It's that time again! It's Atari/io High Score Squad Challenge! This time it's the Atari 7800 game, Pole Position II! Hop in those comments, and enjoy! Don't forget about the giveaway! (In the description)   Link:  

It was my first time playing this even though I do own the cartridge, just don't have a 7800 system. I played about 10 games and learned I need to put more time into this for a better score. I won't have time to submit another score but it does give me plenty of time to practice for 2021! I finished with 31,750.

Well, I'm at least in the 60k club now!
 

30,870
Wow, I suck 😆 I wish this game supported CX30 Evolved paddle and used the second button to shift gears. 

They should have done that on the 2600 version as well. The only non-arcade ROM port of Pole Position to use analog controls is the 5200.  So, I'm surprised people at Atari didn't think about using paddles for steering in Pole Position on both the 2600 and 7800.

Increased my score a bit today.
39,070

Pole Position has brakes?  Lol.  I thought the grass and billboards were brakes 😉
 

Yes but they don't work very well. One of my few complaints about this game.
Another small Pro-Tip: In certain circumstances, puddles can be used effectively as brakes. 

43,010 getting better!
 

Pole Position II
Atari 7800
Controller: JOYSTICK / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: SEASIDE
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / MAME / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST August 31, 2020
 
 
Objective
Play for the highest possible score racing the SEASIDE Track in Pole Position II on the Atari 7800. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between August 15th through August 31st, 2020. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
 
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
 
Play Rules
Achieve high score to win Grand Prix Challenge. Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
 
Difficulty Level
We are racing on the SEASIDE Track in Pole Position II. Players will select SEASIDE at the title screen.
 
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
 
More
To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here: 
 
 
Message
Welcome to our 86th Squad Challenge, the 2020 Pole Position II Grand Prix! This will be our 3rd Annual Pole Position II Grand Prix Event! This year's Grand Prix challenge will run until August 31st, 2020 racing the SEASIDE Track for your best possible score! Pole Position is one of the most iconic arcade games released by Atari and was genre-defining for its time, setting a new standard of what racing gameplay could be like. Pole Position II was included as the pack-in title for the Atari 7800 and is often revered as the first game 7800 owners played on their new game system. For many of us 7800 gamers, Pole Position II was the first video game we ever owned! I have so many wonderful memories of playing Pole Position II at Chuck E. Cheese's with my family, shifting gears and whipping around corners with a cheese stick in my hand and a cup of root beer on the floor under my feet. It also became one of my favorite games to play at home and remains a wonderful memory on the Atari 7800. ROM and Instruction Manual are provided below. Good luck to our Qualifying Racers!! 
 
NOTE: Another great Squad Challenge is coming up soon! 
 
 

 
 

Pole_Position_II.pdfPole_Position_II.a78

I'm so happy. I never thought I'd get my 7800 in time to join you guys! I'm not half bad at the original on 2600, but I don't think I'll be able to beat @nosweargamer.

I like to think Atari I/O is an events-oriented place. One big event with little events going on within it, like a virtual convention.

I don't enjoy playing nearly as much as when we have Squad Challenges. Challenges such as these can make even bad games more enjoyable (see Tax Avoiders). 😀

We play it once a year here. Wicked fun.