What determines whether or not you spin out when damaged?

What determines whether or not you spin out when damaged? - Grayscale Photography of Ferris Wheel

I recently finished the story mode of Team Sonic Racing and I am still confused about the spin out mechanic. Sometimes taking damage causes you to spin in a circle and lose all of your speed. Other times you won't spin and you will only lose a portion of your speed.

What exactly determines whether or not you will spin out when damaged? The reason this matters is some of the challenges require that you don't spin out even once during the race.

My understanding is that the following things should help prevent spin outs but I'm not sure to what degree they actually help.

  • Collecting a lot of rings
  • Equipping a high defense car configuration
  • Playing a power character

I believe power characters are resistant (or immune?) to spinning out when colliding with course obstacles, but that doesn't help with taking damage from wisps.






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How do you not spin out?

A car spin-out may be preventable if you use the following tips:
  • Proceed Cautiously in Inclement Weather Conditions. Snow, rain, and other inclement weather conditions can lead to slick roads that increase the risk of a spin-out. ...
  • Control Your Brakes Properly. ...
  • Avoid Driving Too Close to the Car in Front of You.


  • Why do I keep spinning out?

    Your Tires May Be Worn Out Another common problem that often causes tires to spin out is the tires simply being old or worn out. This can occur even if you have tires that are appropriate for the season you are driving in.

    Does spinning out damage a car?

    Even if you have no outward damage after losing control of your car, there may be problems underneath it.

    What does it mean to spin out a car?

    noun. the spinning out of control into a rotating skid of a car or other vehicle.



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