Your iPad/iPad 2 can be a real speed demon if you download a few games that will show your device's potential. Here is a list of the top 10:

Real Racing 2 HD: A full HD 1080p TV-out and dual screen gaming support experience for gamers, Real Racing 2 is a treat if you are looking to flaunt your iPad’s graphics. A real-time racing telemetry is shown on your device’s screen. The game ups the ante with 30 licensed cars and 15 locations, with more than 10 hours of career mode and YouTube support. The app costs $9.99.

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit HD: A game that even allows you to claim a $100K reward for just downloading the update of a new Autolog to race with friends. NFS attracts as much attention as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. This app also costs $9.99.

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline HD: This $6.99 app has a fast gameplay and provides for an arcade-style racing experience. The Gameloft-made game gives you more than 40 cars and incredible track locations. It also has features like bump mapping, real time reflections and cinematic blurring.

Shrek Kart HD: This game has been made for a more light-hearted gaming experience. Shrek Kart is similar to Nintendo-based Mario Kart series. The game has about 15 challenging tracks and power-ups. You can even play music during your race and change them from within the game. It costs $4.99.

Real Racing HD: The first in the Real Racing franchise, this $6.99 game gives you a realistic feel of the game with enhanced features and graphics. Real Racing 2 HD is a treat, but this is where it all started. Up to 4 players can compete at a time and you can also log into the Game Center to compete in real-time against friends and players from around the world.

Need for Speed Shift HD: Rated 9/10 by IGN, the game provides a feeling of speed. There are a total of 28 cars with eight new cars. The app shows eye-catching HD graphics and has ultra-responsive manual controls. Drive through18 tracks located in London, Tokyo and Chicago. This $9.99 app has cars like Bugatti Veyron 16.4, Koenigsegg CCX, Lexus LF-A Concept, and Nissan GT-R (R35).

Reckless Racing HD: Here you can unlock all the reverse versions of the tracks and will get three more tracks as compared to iPhone and iPod Touch. Acclimatize your racing skills and compete with an outrageous cast of characters, including Otis, Lurlene, Cletus, Floyd, and Bubba. The game costs $4.99.

Ridge Racer Accelerated HD: This one is the ultimate drift racing game. This free game gives you hairpin bends that you can compete with even at 200km/h. the game boasts a very high resolution. Tracks have also been included which take you back to 1993’s original arcade version.

Uber Racer 3D: Sandstorm: Uber Racer 3D is often considered the dark horse of iPad racing games. It doesn’t quite have the graphic edge that you are looking for but is still captivating. The fact that it is more entertaining is because it breaks free from the norms of unrealistic racing games. This $2.99 game gives you 10 unique environments and a career mode with 31 race days.

GT Racing: Motor Academy HD: GT was rated 8.5/10 by IGN. You can actually customize and resize the game interface to your liking. You can also drag the camera in the replays to go through the best races you have ever participated in. There are more than 20 manufacturers and more than 100 licensed cars to buy in this $4.99 game.