The cold war has ended. Big defense contractors, specifically the ones that make fighter planes, organize a new sport. Pilots fly planes of various historical significance in low altitude races for big prizes. Racing Aces puts you behind the stick of World War 1, World War 2, and modern day fighting aircraft. Each competition is a dogfight as much as a race, and you will have to gun down your enemies to win. The tracks are littered with power up balloons to give you extra weapons and speed.