If you’re an old school SEGA fan, GameWorks is one place you absolutely have to visit at some point in your life. For those who aren’t already aware, GameWorks is just one part of the great big company that is SEGA, only they exist here in America separate from our publishing branch (where I work), and focus on arcades, parties at said arcades, and very very cool arcade machines.

One summer a couple years back, I took a trip to Las Vegas to visit a friend of mine, and she took me to the Gameworks there. (My first time.) At first, I wasn’t quite sure if I was seeing things correctly. I took another look at the game card, squinted at the SEGA logo, blinked twice – still there. I wasn’t dreaming. Sonic UFO plushies, SEGA arcade games galore, and Outrun! It was almost something like Mecca for SEGA fans, or would have been if there had just been a few Dreamcasts plugged in somewhere.

Now, from this Friday to Sunday, Gameworks at Long Beach is hosting  a special tournament across three games – Maximum Tune 3, Need For Speed Underground, and (The SEGA Fan favorite), Outrun 2 SPD. Entry is $3 for a race, and the winner goes him with $150 in cash.

So, if you think you’ve got the courage and the skills to drive your girlfriend around like no other, head on down this weekend and go head to head against the best of the best. (Or maybe just mediocre, which is still good for your chances.) While you’re there, don’t be afraid to check out all the other sweet stuff that SEGA fans can enjoy.

If anyone here enters, be sure to let us know what you thought! Snap some cool pics of the event and I’ll also get them featured here on the blog.

Good luck, everyone!