The new upcoming NASCAR game is very promising

JJ_14 said:
Folks, we're getting a masterpiece.

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I hope you are right. I am going to lurk a while and see how it goes.

If it is great I will buy a console, plus a sim rig and go for it. I dont want to spend much more than a thousand bucks so I would probably build the frame myself to leave some money for a seat, wheel and brakes.

I just want to be sure before committing.
 
Greg said:
I hope you are right. I am going to lurk a while and see how it goes.

If it is great I will buy a console, plus a sim rig and go for it. I dont want to spend much more than a thousand bucks so I would probably build the frame myself to leave some money for a seat, wheel and brakes.

I just want to be sure before committing.
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NASCAR 25 is being developed by the folks at iRacing. From the footage I've seen, looks like they nailed it.

Maybe we can start a Racing-Forums league or something.
 
JJ_14 said:
NASCAR 25 is being developed by the folks at iRacing. From the footage I've seen, looks like they nailed it.

Maybe we can start a Racing-Forums league or something.
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It is probably fine. I want to learn more about what it can do and learn some of the questions for dummies stuff. I was hoping it would have a modified series or more short track stuff.

I also am not in a supper hurry. I am probably thinkimg a Christmas time or early 2026 time frame
 
I'm 50/50 on buying this game. It looks good, but I have high blood pressure, and racing games raise it just as much or more than fighting games do, purely from excitement/fun. If my BP came back down quickly after playing them, it wouldn't be an issue, but it usually takes a while, and usually too long IMO.
 
I've watched a few YouTube videos of various streamers' gameplay footage and will likely buy the game at some point. It indeed looks promising, but I'm like Greg and am in no rush. I'll wait for reviews and for the masses to get their hands on it, just to make sure there are no massive deal-breaking issues.

Worst case, I'll just play it like I play Street Fighter 6 and other high-octane games these days - in strict moderation.
 
Having now watched a bunch of YouTubers' gameplay videos, barring any major unforeseen issues between now and the early access release date, October 11th, I'm probably gonna preorder this game.

The most important thing to me with a racing game is the actual driving/racing. While I obviously haven't played this one yet, the most consistent positive thing I've heard so far from people who have actually played it is that they really, really like the driving physics. I've also heard that the AI cars are not brick walls that are completely unaware of the player's presence like in Ignition. I'm sold based off of those two things alone.

The only cons I've heard so far are regarding IMO small bells and whistles that are missing. There are supposedly no burnouts or caution replays, and you can't adjust the car mid-race.

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So, apparently there's been a slight change - NASCAR 25 will be out in early access by Thursday night at midnight - so, a day earlier than expected.

I watched this full discussion with NASCAR 25 producer Matt Lewis. I'm legitimately excited to play this in a few days.

 
I watched a few YouTubers' videos that dropped yesterday, pre-ordered the game last night, and will start playing it after work today. Everyone I've seen on YouTube seems pretty happy with the game. Even the one YouTuber who I've seen trashing it pretty hard this whole time came out yesterday and said that Ty Majeski's gameplay video won him over, and he pre-ordered it. :lol2:

GOWEN, a NASCAR gaming YouTuber, was playing it last night and I believe had Matt Lewis in his chat. PSA: if you find the pack pulling away from you like crazy on race starts/restarts, reset your control(ler) settings in the game to the default settings.

If I'm wrong, please correct me, or I'll correct myself when I get home, but I believe there's a setting somewhere in there with the word "shot" in it - slingshot? I can't remember. GOWEN had lowered that setting to zero, which is why the AI were all Prime Kyle Busch on restarts.
 
Anyone who's even remotely interested in a NASCAR video game that isn't a full sim like iRacing should buy NASCAR 25. Don't even hesitate. Just buy it. I haven't even finished my first race yet as Blaney at Gateway, and I already love it.
 
I've been playing on PS5, mainly in the Cup Series, with Expert level assists, the AI difficulty set to 97, and the control settings on whatever the default Normal settings are. The AI is still just blistering me on restarts like with a couple of the YouTubers I've watched. It's like the restarts in the recent World of Outlaws games on steroids. They completely check out, and then I start running them back down after half a lap or so.

Not sure if it's just a skill issue or an actual issue with the game, but assuming that it's a skill issue, if anyone has any tips or workarounds, I'm all ears. It's my only gripe with the game so far. They've apparently dropped a PS5 patch already, but the restarts weren't mentioned. I'll see what happens today.

I'm gonna play around with the settings some more and try out the lower series more today. I like the stability of the Trucks - I got Toni Breidinger a win at Phoenix last night after saying that I was just gonna check the Trucks out real quick before bed. It's been way too long since we console gamers had a good, playable, and fun NASCAR game. We've finally got one again. ^_^
 
...and just that quickly, I think I've found something on the restarts. It was mostly a skill/knowledge issue. I don't think the patch affected it.

I was under the impression that since you can't just fully mash the gas coming off of pit road with cold tires, you can't mash it on starts/restarts. Every track may be different, but at least at Kansas, you can just hold the gas pedal down fully on starts/restarts.

The AI is still a bit OP on starts/restarts, but as long as I try to stay in front of my line and pinch the opposite line a bit, I don't lose 5 or 6 spots like I was before. I actually have a fighting chance. I can live with that.
 
Mr. Gregory said:
...and just that quickly, I think I've found something on the restarts. It was mostly a skill/knowledge issue. I don't think the patch affected it.

I was under the impression that since you can't just fully mash the gas coming off of pit road with cold tires, you can't mash it on starts/restarts. Every track may be different, but at least at Kansas, you can just hold the gas pedal down fully on starts/restarts.

The AI is still a bit OP on starts/restarts, but as long as I try to stay in front of my line and pinch the opposite line a bit, I don't lose 5 or 6 spots like I was before. I actually have a fighting chance. I can live with that.
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I finished the first season in career in Arca and did my first truck race. Ty Majeski wasnt a fan.
 

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hmmm298 said:
I finished the first season in career in Arca and did my first truck race. Ty Majeski wasnt a fan.
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I figured I would like NASCAR 25 and was feeling positive about it going in, but even I didn't expect to like it this much. The driving/racing is fantastic.

The only thing I like about restrictor plate racing in real life is the fact that it's an equalizer, and anybody can win one. Other than that, I'm not into them. I've never had so much fun plate racing in a NASCAR game.

I'm already building up stories of great races, like the ARCA race I just won at Daytona with Isabella Robusto. I took a gamble taking less fuel to get off pit road first (after somehow managing the ARCA brakes well enough to get onto pit road second). I got a huge shove from Alex Clubb coming out of turn 2 on the last lap, flew past the four or five hapless souls in front of me, and sputtered across the finish line and won. 😁
 
I’m only on a controller (PS5) but the throttle modulation and tire management required on the short tracks is so damn fun. ARCA races at places like IRP, North Wilkesboro, Bristol have been awesome. I’ve never had the fortune of doing iRacing so getting to learn just how weird NWB handles was really cool.
 
I have never been a gamer, but I am leaning toward going all out with a gaming PC, a strong sim rig with a Moza wheel and pedals. Hopefully enough to be one-time buys without wanting an upgrade in another year or two.

I want the force feedback stuff and to go beyond a simple controller, so my current plan is to wait until the NASCAR 25 PC version is available.

Here is my question: I will need a gaming PC and will buy one that is capable.

But I will not be using some crazy three-screen setup. It will probably be something simple close to a 40-inch screen.

I want a PC that will do the job and perform well, but I don't think I will need every bell and whistle; the games I see myself playing in the future will all be racing sim stuff.

Any PC advice or recommendations will be appreciated.
 
Greg said:
I have never been a gamer, but I am leaning toward going all out with a gaming PC, a strong sim rig with a Moza wheel and pedals. Hopefully enough to be one-time buys without wanting an upgrade in another year or two.

I want the force feedback stuff and to go beyond a simple controller, so my current plan is to wait until the NASCAR 25 PC version is available.

Here is my question: I will need a gaming PC and will buy one that is capable.

But I will not be using some crazy three-screen setup. It will probably be something simple close to a 40-inch screen.

I want a PC that will do the job and perform well, but I don't think I will need every bell and whistle; the games I see myself playing in the future will all be racing sim stuff.

Any PC advice or recommendations will be appreciated.
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Honestly, if I was gonna go the gaming PC/full sim rig route, I wouldn't even bother with a simcade game like NASCAR 25. I would grab myself an iRacing subscription or the venerable old NASCAR Racing 2003 Season sim with mods for the current cars/tracks and call it a day.
 
Mr. Gregory said:
Honestly, if I was gonna go the gaming PC/full sim rig route, I wouldn't even bother with a simcade game like NASCAR 25. I would grab myself an iRacing subscription or the venerable old NASCAR Racing 2003 Season sim with mods for the current cars/tracks and call it a day.
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Where could I find Nascar 2003?
 
Greg said:
Where could I find Nascar 2003?
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You can find a used copy in disc form selling for a crazy amount on Amazon or roll the dice with a cheaper used disc on eBay. You can also try to download it from somewhere, but I'm not encouraging you to do that, because

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Greg said:
I have never been a gamer, but I am leaning toward going all out with a gaming PC, a strong sim rig with a Moza wheel and pedals. Hopefully enough to be one-time buys without wanting an upgrade in another year or two.

I want the force feedback stuff and to go beyond a simple controller, so my current plan is to wait until the NASCAR 25 PC version is available.

Here is my question: I will need a gaming PC and will buy one that is capable.

But I will not be using some crazy three-screen setup. It will probably be something simple close to a 40-inch screen.

I want a PC that will do the job and perform well, but I don't think I will need every bell and whistle; the games I see myself playing in the future will all be racing sim stuff.

Any PC advice or recommendations will be appreciated.
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I just started iRacing about 2 months ago and I’m having SO. MUCH. FUN. Granted, it also comes with A LOT of frustration too. I quickly realized I have soooo so so much to learn.

I started with a Moza R5 wheel and pedal set. I’ll be getting a full rig at some point in the distant future. I just sold my house and renting an apartment while looking for our next house... I say that to say if I come home with a full sim rig setup my fiancé might murder me.
 
virtualbalboa said:
RAB2-RAB2-RAB2-RAB2-8869

What's that again?
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Some kind of code, I assume, but if so, I wouldn't know what it's for. The last OG Papyrus/Sierra NASCAR sim I played was NASCAR Racing 2 in 1996. All the other NASCAR games I've played since then have been on console.
 
antman12 said:
I just started iRacing about 2 months ago and I’m having SO. MUCH. FUN. Granted, it also comes with A LOT of frustration too. I quickly realized I have soooo so so much to learn.

I started with a Moza R5 wheel and pedal set. I’ll be getting a full rig at some point in the distant future. I just sold my house and renting an apartment while looking for our next house... I say that to say if I come home with a full sim rig setup my fiancé might murder me.
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I want to start with a Moza wheel and brakes too, plus a rig and PC.
I dont plan on anything exotic or high end. But I want to at least to buy mid level hardware to avoid needing performance upgrades or buying anything twice.
I am thinking $1500 to $2000 for the startup.

I havent told my wife yet and will not until I am sure and have a total cost of what I will buy. She knows I am considering the PSP5 and Nascar25 route, and she will be supportive if I take it up a notch to Iracing.
 
FLRacingFan said:
I’m only on a controller (PS5) but the throttle modulation and tire management required on the short tracks is so damn fun. ARCA races at places like IRP, North Wilkesboro, Bristol have been awesome. I’ve never had the fortune of doing iRacing so getting to learn just how weird NWB handles was really cool.
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Yessir! I'm also using a controller, and I think ARCA might be my favorite series in the game right now, which is funny, because when I first got the game, I figured I would like ARCA the least. The Cup cars are fun for me on the bigger tracks, and I like the Trucks at most tracks, but man, I enjoy those ARCA cars everywhere.

I didn't like short tracks much in this game until I got more comfortable running Richmond in the ARCA cars tonight. Like you alluded to, they're so much fun once you start getting the hang of them. I love throwing those things around, and I love the way they sound, too. ^_^
 
For those who plan on buying the game, make sure you get an ethernet cable for online play. Wireless is a no go if you want to play online.
 
Mr. Gregory said:
Yessir! I'm also using a controller, and I think ARCA might be my favorite series in the game right now, which is funny, because when I first got the game, I figured I would like ARCA the least. The Cup cars are fun for me on the bigger tracks, and I like the Trucks at most tracks, but man, I enjoy those ARCA cars everywhere.

I didn't like short tracks much in this game until I got more comfortable running Richmond in the ARCA cars tonight. Like you alluded to, they're so much fun once you start getting the hang of them. I love throwing those things around, and I love the way they sound, too. ^_^
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I can't wait to try the Trucks, always fun to drive those.
 
Just checked the Standings and noticed in year 1 of my career (when I was in Arca), Toni Breidinger won the championship with 2 wins. She sucks now that I'm in Trucks though. :XXROFL: Heim has 8 wins, I have 4. About to try Darlington for the first time. Always one of my favorites to drive in older games.
 
Also here is probably the best setup guide available for anyone here interested. It's 20 years old, from original NR2003 days (I think). I've used it for at least 10-15 years and tried tons of others. Nothing comes close, and it is still great for the new game. Very thorough. It helps a ton. By far the best one I've ever found. The shock section has been particularly helpful, especially the asymmetrical changes.

 
Also for you guys having trouble on short tracks etc, the custom controller settings help a LOT. I can’t remember what settings I’m using right now, but google has some good ones that are pretty quick to find. The only fix for the restart issue I’ve found is changing the overshoot setting to 100 or close.
 
hmmm298 said:
Also for you guys having trouble on short tracks etc, the custom controller settings help a LOT. I can’t remember what settings I’m using right now, but google has some good ones that are pretty quick to find. The only fix for the restart issue I’ve found is changing the overshoot setting to 100 or close.
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Yeah, before I learned to just mash the gas on restarts, I was playing with the throttle overshoot value and did feel like I had somewhat better restarts when I raised it to 100. I'm back to just running with the default Normal settings for now, which have it set to 50. Only the Cup guys have occasionally given me serious problems depending on the track. I haven't been doing much Cup racing lately and have been generally managing fine on restarts in ARCA and the Trucks.

The AI is definitely still a bit too strong on restarts for my liking. They're also way too fast coming off pit road at superspeedways, or at least at Daytona. I'll be going full throttle, and if I don't go out of my way to block them, they'll sit there and either battle alongside me in the turn, on the apron, or hit their overtake button and just check out, which is both amusing and annoying to see.
 
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