Free Realms Speedway Thunder is finally here! Start Your Engines!

At around 12:30 PM Eastern time, Free Realms servers came back up with the update we've all been waiting for -- Speedway Thunder!

This update has been talked about for a very long time, and has added all of the content that we've been promised -- the 2 new tracks (Sandstorm Speedway and Thunderfalls Speedway), leveling and quests for Kart Racing and Demolition Derby jobs, a garage for our cars (with upgrades), multiplayer racing, job-specific collections and I'm sure a great deal more!

I haven't played the racing for very long, but did have some trouble adjusting to the control response. It just seemed different than other Free Realms mini-games. Here's an embarrassing video of me playing it.

Click read more for pictures and details on the new additions.

At around 12:30 PM Eastern time, Free Realms servers came back up with the update we've all been waiting for -- Speedway Thunder!

Click read more for pictures and details on the new additions.

I jumped on to Server 1 and put on my Rudolfo's speedy kicks to get to Sandstorm Speedway in Seaside as quickly as possible. Pex was waiting in front of the Speedway to welcome everyone. Just over his shoulder, I saw some sparkling boxes -- Kart Driver Materials!

On the south side of the raceway entrance, there was a new NPC with a toolset above his head. The mechanic, with our new garages. Of course, I don't have anything but the stock kart and no upgrades, but can't wait to earn some!

I popped in to the SC store and there are a ton of upgrades, including new Karts, and a bunch of other upgrades for the Karts themselves. I'm sure many of you will be whittling down that SC balance in your accounts!