NASCAR SimRacing

 PC
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 10 out of 20
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  1. Andrew
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    How is it not a sim. You can change everything from sponser to track bar setting to left rear tire pressure. There are 50-60 settings you can change before each race. I dont know how it can be anymore realistic than that. I guess all you haters just want static racing where you can sit down in an arcade and race away.
  2. MikeL.
    Apr 1, 2005
    4
    Like said before, this is not really a sim, rather a "dressed up" arcade game made to look like a sim.
  3. RacingFAN
    Sep 5, 2005
    8
    It is an awesome sim racing game, the only problem is no good career mode to keep me coming back for more. That and long load times!
  4. KiDCoDEa
    Feb 21, 2005
    2
    Dreadful game. arcade but not fun. as a sim it fails miserably. built on reashed to death isi engine. drivable oversteer and oscar winner testers... the usual pressrls crap. EA sure bought the reviews but they didnt buy the users , driver and simmers around the net. just a quick browse for demo reactions makes it clear. this is a flop. no even name papyrus as comparison makes you instantlyDreadful game. arcade but not fun. as a sim it fails miserably. built on reashed to death isi engine. drivable oversteer and oscar winner testers... the usual pressrls crap. EA sure bought the reviews but they didnt buy the users , driver and simmers around the net. just a quick browse for demo reactions makes it clear. this is a flop. no even name papyrus as comparison makes you instantly look moronic. it doesn't even qualify to be compared. 1 point for trying to copy n2003 menus and ui. uninstalls fine though, thus 1 extra point. 2/10… Expand
  5. RichardM.
    Nov 23, 2005
    1
    This game is awful! There are bugs throughout the entire game. Yellow Flags dont work correctly, the one patch ea came out with was pitiful. Gamespy multiplayer has major issues of removing your loging and not allowing a player to ever return. You have to go and buy another game and use a totally different email, and login. EA Sports has no technical support to speak of. I am in the third This game is awful! There are bugs throughout the entire game. Yellow Flags dont work correctly, the one patch ea came out with was pitiful. Gamespy multiplayer has major issues of removing your loging and not allowing a player to ever return. You have to go and buy another game and use a totally different email, and login. EA Sports has no technical support to speak of. I am in the third day of their "24hr" response, and still nothing. Dont buy this game!! Its a waste of money.… Expand
  6. BitBucket
    Feb 23, 2005
    1
    Its just the same old Nascar 2003 season made to look a little prettier and run a little slower.
  7. RobertG.
    Feb 28, 2005
    8
    Great. This game is the perfect racing game. If it's realism you're looking for that is. the racing gets a bit boring after a while but as I said, If you're looking for a realistic racer, By all means. pick this up.
  8. CasualRacerA
    Apr 24, 2005
    0
    Horrible, even after the patch. Problems just too numerous to mention, not a realistic sim at all. I regret giving my money to EA for this one.
  9. Dennis
    May 11, 2005
    9
    Put the setting to maximum...realisim is great...must know your mecanic...a booklet is available on the company's site!
  10. blues_games
    May 4, 2019
    8
    Decent, cheap and fun. Not the best, but not the worst. If you're looking for a decent game check it out!

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best PC Game of 2005
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#92 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
77
#77 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GameSpot
    85
    Offers just about everything a racer could want (with the exception of a comprehensive printed manual) and works hard to satiate the thirsts of both the action/arcade crowd and the generally more demanding devotees of realistic/simulation competition.
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  2. IGN
    92
    EA has not only closed that gap, but they have exceeded Papyrus' efforts in many significant ways, such as the excellent physics model, featuring "drivable oversteer," third-party extensibility, and just about every option imaginable.
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  3. GameSpy
    80
    For the most part, NASCAR SimRacing boasts a fine presentation, although the graphics aren't that cutting-edge, and the cars can look a bit too simple. There's also a silly flaw that hurts the game's authenticity: censorship of beer logos.
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