| | |  | Racing, Driving | Home » » » NASCAR Sim Racing | | | | | | | 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 | | | 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: | | | Product Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.56 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Release Date:
| February 15, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 60 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| Windows NT / Windows 98 / Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows XP / Windows 95 | | Media:
| CD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 You'll be sorryFeb 22, 2005
By Sim Racer 91
"Keep the rubber side down."
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 found the following review helpful:
Joke of a gameMay 18, 2005
By Jason N
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 found the following review helpful:
We need Papyrus Back - EA Missed the BoatMay 21, 2005
By Barry R. Clinger
"Sim Racer"
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.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
NASCAR THUNDER 2005May 12, 2005
By http://schwinn-upright-bike.blogspot.com
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Don't let the new title fool you this is nothing more then NASCAR Thunder 2004 tweaked and updated. The engine is exactly the same. This game was released as a beta and has not been playble online (as it was advertised it would be). EA has spent 4 months developing a patch that didn't fix anything other then add more problems.
The game was suppose to be the NASCAR Racing 2003 replacement. Unfornately EA spent all there money on marketing/hype lies instead of making a game that can actually be a replacement. Of all the racing leagues on the net. I don't think any of them switched to this. In fact NSR is pretty much a standing joke of the community and gives you a bad taste in your mouth just thinking about it.
EA had there one chance with SimRacing and they blew it as far as I'm concerned. I seriously doubt they will patch this thing up to anything playable (like they promised) and the next great patch will be NSR 2006. I for one doubt anyone is going to be fooled this time.
We didn't like crappy NASCAR Thunder before you bought out papyrus (EAs exclusive NASCAR deal) and we certainly don't like it afterwords!
In closing avoid NSR like the plague
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
EA gets closer, but they're not there yet...Feb 23, 2005
By David J. Klopotoski
I would like to note that this review is for the demo version of the game only, and also to voice my opinions on the reported features of the game. Based on the demo, I do not plan on purchasing this game.
Good things:
The best aspect of this game is that it's new, so all the recent rule changes, such as the no-race-back-to-the-yellow rule, or the green-white-checkered rule are enforced. This game also features the "Chase for the Cup" points format used in this past season. The tracks are also modeled accurately and the graphics on each track are very well done. All the track logos are up-to-date (the one exception being there are no alcohol logos allowed). The graphics and sound engines are top of the line. I am also intrigued by the prospect of a "Career Mode" that is included in this game. This game has many strong points and should attract a wide audience, which will lead to great online support.
Bad Things:
While the tracks are modeled beautifully, it should be noted that not all tracks are included. Most notably missing is Pocono Raceway, one of the few "unique" tracks remaining on the circuit. Also missing are the Busch and Truck series tracks. The car models are subpar, appearing very toy-ish, especially the tire models. The worst aspect is the 3-D cockpit, modeled so poorly (cartoon-ish) that it serioulsy detracts from the realism of the game. As for online support, I believe the best support sites will not be switching allegiances to this game.
Other problems I had:
I have been used to driving racing games from Papyrus for years, so maybe I'm a little biased toward their style of gaming engine. I always felt that the Papy engine gave each of their games a level of excitement, as if I were always driving on the edge and the slightest mistake would ruin my day. This is not the case with NASCAR SimRacing. For me, the car will not settle into a corner the way I'm used to. I find myself having to drag the brake pedal and turn sharply just the make the corner without hitting the wall. There's very little smoothness to the driving style.
Again, perhaps I am biased to the Papy style. But I have driven other games from other companies (like GTR, Richard Burns Rally, even NASCAR Heat) and have had success. Why I can't even make a decent lap in any EA Sports offering is beyond me.
Overall:
If you are looking for a game with an up-to-date rules package, accurate track modeling, and a nifty-sounding career mode all included in a "simulation," this is probably your game. However, I do not recommend this game to "serious" sim-racers who want a thrilling experience on every level (graphically, physically, mentally, etc.). I believe that this game offers an alternative to the competition, not a replacement. This is not the sim that will make me turn away from the classic offering from Papyrus. For the serious gamer, I recommend one of two things: 1) Buy NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, or 2) wait another year. Maybe EA will have something better by then.
Happy Sim-Racing!
-Dave
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