Canvas Rider

This site was featured in the January 2011 edition of Practical Web Design.  The designer used HTML5 and canvas to create an online, interactive game.  The game, called Canvas Rider, requires people to race on tracks designed and uploaded by other players.  When I initially pulled up the website, I was impressed by the header and background artwork, which is sketch-quality illustration.  It's simple, yet intricate, conveying action with a storyboard feel.  Immediately, the center box flashes different screen shots of the game, drawing you into the action.  The other interesting feature is the use of a font style that is reminiscent of the old Commodore 64 choose-your-own adventure-type experience.  The website claims that the site is entirely written in JavaScript and HTML5 and hundreds of new race tracks are submitted daily.  So, of course, I attempted to play the game. Maybe that wasn't the best thing to do since I really need to finish my homework!  The website does warn that it is an addictive game!