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RICHMOND, VA – SEPTEMBER 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Hellmann’s Camaro Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway on September 21, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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RICHMOND, VA – SEPTEMBER 21: Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the #88 Hellmann’s Camaro Chevrolet, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway on September 21, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NASCAR video games have come a long way since their early days in the 90s. We have seen massive improvements in graphics over the years. However, despite the modern age, the latest iterations of the official game have been anything but good. One of the best NASCAR games to stand out was the 2002 NASCAR Dirt to Daytona, and recently, Dale Earnhardt Jr was seen proposing to create an all-new iteration of the 20-year-old game.
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Earnhardt Tweeted, “What do ya say? Is it time for another Dirt to Daytona career console game? I think I know who should do this.“
What do ya say? Is it time for another Dirt to Daytona career console game? I think I know who should do this. 🤔 https://t.co/s07ugutSPF
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) November 11, 2022
Junior’s response was to a Tweet by the Executive Vice President of iRacing, Steve Myers, in which Myers had stated, “Crazy to think this is the 20th anniversary of this game, and next year the same for NR2003. Would the community support a new console Dirt to Daytona game?“
NASCAR fans go berserk at Dale Earnhardt Jr’s proposal
Fans were left in a frenzy at the idea, especially since the latest iteration of NASCAR Ignition was so horrid and rigged with game-breaking bugs to derive any sense of enjoyment.
Fans stated,
waterworks are beginning
— bread perez (@bradxperez) November 11, 2022
If that's the case, a new Dirt to Daytona needs to be worth it, go crazy and make it special, get away from this basic cookie cutter stuff Monster has been pumping out the last few years since Heat Evo
— NASDude (@TheNASDude) November 11, 2022
If we do end up getting this, may you and the other Racing Gods hear our plea: a good paint booth with the ability to share paints like Forza or Gran Turismo
— ProPayne and ProPayne Accessories (@hpayne62) November 11, 2022
Just go ahead and take my money pic.twitter.com/XMDeTQiAKq
— ✭ Bryan Craver ✭ (@ILLusiveCraver) November 11, 2022
Man the grind to get to the top of nascar was HARD, but worth it.
— Joe Harris (@JoeShmo227) November 11, 2022
My first ever nascar game!!! Will always have a soft spot for me. All those days of speeding backwards into the pack at Dega hehehe
— Finn Tjomstol (@blessed_Finn2) November 11, 2022
Best nascar game ever created
— Jhansen18 (@jhansen_18) November 11, 2022
My favorite game of all time. I loved that game and would play it all the time. Pretty sure it was my first videogame I ever got too
— Daniel Smith (@NASCARNerdStats) November 11, 2022
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This one is up there with 05 for me on best career mode.
— Darrell Andes Jr (@andes_jr) November 11, 2022
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If they go through with this idea, fans would finally have a decent enough game to play on NASCAR. However, if they bring it into a sim racing environment, it might turn away the majority of the fan base, since most people would prefer to have a sim-cade or a semi-arcade format to make sure everyone is able to play with ease.
It is quite strange that NASCAR themselves could not sell their official licenses to a noteworthy studio, that could actually deliver something and not just sit around like a money grab selling DLCs of features which should have actually made it into the game as standard. A properly made and licensed video game would be a massive marketing boost to draw interest in the sport, especially, when it needs a new younger demographic.
