The NASCAR racing video game series gets a new moniker with NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup, although the gameplay and mode selection remain consistent with previous entries.
This season sees the introduction of four new racing series: in addition to the NEXTEL cup cars, players now have the opportunity to compete in the Craftsman Truck, Featherlite Modified, Nascar National (Busch), and production car series. Every variety of vehicle possesses a distinct handling profile and delivers a one-of-a-kind experience when driven on a racetrack. The improved grudges and alliance system brings the competition and tension amongst real-life race car drivers into the game’s virtual world. Computer drivers will remember you, regardless of whether you drive naughtily or nicely, and they will return favors in kind. You can throw off an opponent’s game with the new Intimidator feature by sneaking up behind him and applying pressure.
Players can follow the career of their driver in the fight to the top mode by beginning in the Modified series and working their way up the NASCAR rankings. The Modified series is the starting point. The support a driver receives from fans, which can translate into increased earnings, directly correlates to how well they do in races and at autograph sessions.
Up to four players can compete against one another in an entire 43-car field thanks to online compatibility for the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox.
