NASCAR Sim Racing

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Experience NASCAR simulation racing with authentic sights and sounds
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Busch Series, and NEXTEL Cup Series
• Realistic NASCAR physics; all-new career mode; replay studio
• 29 high-resolution dynamic tracks and 3D audio; voice-over IP
• 43 online players; ranking system; hot lap leagues and tournaments

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006ZSXDK
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches ; 9 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: February 15, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,117 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #36 in Video Games > PC Games > Racing & Flying
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Created by NASCAR veterans and tested by NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers like Ryan Newman NASCAR SimRacing combines realism true racing 'feel' and depth. Thunder down the straightaway at Daytona International Speedway alongside 42 other live drivers online as Voice Over IP smack talk mixes with the roar of V8 engines in glorious surround sound. Navigate the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway then watch full race replays and analyze your telemetry against that of real drivers to improve your skills as you progress through Career mode.Format: WIN 98ME2000XP Genre: SPORTS/GAMES/AUTO RACING UPC: 014633147773 Manufacturer No: 14777

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You'll be sorry, February 22, 2005

By 

Sim Racer 91 "Keep the rubber side down." (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NASCAR Sim Racing (CD-ROM)

Uninstalled this peice of garbage today. This game definately does not live up to the hype. Is it better than Thunder 04? maybe. Is it a realistic Nascar sim? NO. If your looking for a Sim Nascar Game buy anything made by Papyrus Racing Games. From Nascar 4 to Nascar 2003. They are not perfect but they are way closer than this. I really had my hopes up that EA would get it right this time but once again they fell way short. EA has exclusive rights to Nascar Sims now and since there is no competition they don't have to worry about making anything better. I've been racing online for 4 years and playing racing games for several years before that. If your looking for a new racing game even if it's not a Nascar game for the PC look elsewhere GTR and R Factor come to mind as games that show way more promise than this one.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Joke of a game, May 18, 2005

By 

Jason N (Vienna, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NASCAR Sim Racing (CD-ROM)

This is an absolute joke of a game. If a car spins and you pass them to proceed to the yellow, you are disqualified for passing a car after the yellow comes out. If you stop behind the car that spun, you are disqualified for going too slow under caution. In other words, if any car spins in front of you, you are disqualified. This is true even with the 1.0.2.5 patch. This game is proof that EA cares about nothing but the bottom line. It is not playable.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars We need Papyrus Back - EA Missed the Boat, May 21, 2005

By 

Barry R. Clinger "Sim Racer" (Kennedy Space Center, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: NASCAR Sim Racing (CD-ROM)

Ridiculously buggy even after the patch. If there is a yellow flag, chances are you will be blackflagged and taken out of the race. Trying to bring in the elements of sponsorship and working your way through the different divisions was a great concept, too bad what should be the easiest part to program (the NASCAR rules themselves) turn this game into an unplayable mess.

I guess we're left with an aging Papyrus Nascar Racing 2003 as the only decent NASCAR sim.