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Revision as of 14:08, 20 June 2007
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| Developer(s) | EA Tiburon |
| Publisher(s) | EA Sports |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 2 |
| Release |  July 23, 2007 N/A  N/A |
| Genre(s) | Racing, Sports, Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Online, Single Player |
NASCAR 08 will be the eleventh installment of the EA Sports' NASCAR video game series. It is currently under development by EA Tiburon. EA has confirmed a release date of July 23 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3. This is the earliest that EA has released a NASCAR game. It is also the first time a NASCAR game will appear on seventh generation consoles. It also marks the first time the original Xbox has been excluded from the NASCAR lineup since NASCAR 2001.
Tony Stewart will be on the cover of the game, marking his third appearance on the cover of an EA Sports NASCAR game. The Car of Tomorrow as well as the current car will be present in the game, although current videos show the COT to be generic (no separate manufacturers). You will be given the option to race the current car or the Car of Tomorrow in every NEXTEL Cup Series event. ESPN's NASCAR coverage will also be integrated into the game. Crew chief dialogue for the game has been recorded by Chad Knaus. The Whelen Modified Series will not be included in PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, but the series will still be present in the PlayStation 2 version.
Features
PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
- Develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR's biggest stars.
- Race in NASCAR's top 3 series: Craftsman Truck, Busch, and NEXTEL Cup.
- Gain new experiences during every race then modify your cars handling with over 40 tuning options to truly master every track.
- Share your setups with NASCAR's online community, then challenge the field in live races with up to 12 people.
- The Chase mode in which you complete various tasks like drafting, pitting properly, and passing to earn licenses for cars or specific tracks.
- Vehicle Telemetry Visor (VTV).
- Enhanced visuals and new damage modeling.
- Day-to-night transition during select races.
- New Instant Replay feature.
- Downloadable content including tracks and special paint schemes.
- Demo confirmed for the Xbox 360 but not for the PlayStation 3.
PlayStation 2
- Race in the Whelen Modified along with the other top 3 series.
- Ghost car laps that can be saved and raced against.
- New 3-D cockpit.
- Vastly improved physics.
- Total Team Control.
Drivers
NEXTEL Cup
Craftsman Truck
| Car No. | Driver | Sponsor | Make | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Chad McCumbee | The GPS Store / Garmin | Chevrolet | Video |
| 5 | Mike Skinner | Toyota Tundra | Toyota | Video |
| 6 | Travis Kvapil | K&N Filters | Ford | Video |
| 23 | Johnny Benson | Toyota Certified Used Vehicles | Toyota | Video |
| 50 | T.J. Bell | Heathcliff's Cat Litter | Ford | Video |
| 99 | Erik Darnell | Northern Tool + Equipment | Ford | Video |
- Note: These are not confirmed by EA, but are in screenshots and videos of NASCAR 08. As more screenshots and videos are released, more will be added to the list.
Tracks
- Atlanta Motor Speedway
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- California Speedway
- Chicagoland Speedway
- Darlington Raceway
- Daytona International Speedway
- Dover International Speedway
- Homestead-Miami Speedway
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Infineon Raceway
- Kansas Speedway
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Lowe's Motor Speedway
- Martinsville Speedway
- Michigan International Speedway
- New Hampshire International Speedway
- Phoenix International Raceway
- Pocono Raceway
- Richmond International Raceway
- Talladega Superspeedway
- Texas Motor Speedway
- Watkins Glen International
- Note: All of these tracks have been confirmed by EA Sports. A fantasy track section will be started after the games release or if seen in screens.
Tuning
Basic
- Gearing
- Handling
- Downforce
- Suspension
Aero
- Front Splitter (COT)
- Fender Flare (Standard Car)
- Grille Tape
- Rear Spoiler (Standard Car)
- Rear Wing (COT)
Suspension
- Front/Rear Sway Bar
- Bump
- Rebound
- Spring
- Ride Height
- Track Bar (Rear Wheels)
Tires
- Front/Rear Toe In
- Cold/Hot Pressure
- Camber
- Caster (Front Wheels)
Weight Distribution
- Front Left/Right Weight
- Rear Left/Right Weight
- Wedge
- Front Bias
- Left Bias
- Note: There is one additional tuning category.
Trivia
- Since leaving the Nextel Cup Series full-time after 2003, Mike Skinner and Johnny Benson will be appearing in their first NASCAR game since NASCAR Thunder 2004.