private void Initialize() {
        //random int to use when setting the car
        random = new Random();

        //this is also used to restart the game, but it does the same thing
        ResetPlayer();

        //used for control
        speedAccelerating = 2;
        speedStopping = 1;

        //used for "crossing the finish line"
        topLandingSpeed = 2;
    
        //set the top speed
        TOP_SPEED = 6;
    }