Tag archive: NASCAR

When you think “green,” chances are NASCAR is not the next word that comes to mind. But this fuel-guzzling motorsport circuit has initiated a major campaign to green its operations. The latest development in this effort? A solar-powered sport racing facility in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. This solar project is a 3 megawatt ground-mount photovoltaic solar energy system at Pocono Raceway, installed over 25 acres adjacent to the 2.5-mile race track,… Read More

We’re surprised this hasn’t happened sooner—video game accessory maker dreamGear announced today it will be producing NASCAR-branded gaming gear for racing video games. DreamGear says its new racing wheels have a larger grip and lifelike feel and will be compatible with all PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii racing games. The company claims the two new NASCAR racing wheels for PS3 and Wii attach to or hold a Wii Controller or a PS3 wireless… Read More

Electronic Arts' EA Sports label has announced the only official NASCAR title to be launched in the Nintendo Wii—NASCAR Kart Racing. Players can take on one of 10 animated characters—or one of more than a dozen real-life NASCAR drivers—and compete in 24 challenging courses that span deserts, freeways, back roads, canyons, junkyards, and more, including areas surrounding the well-known NASCAR tracks at Talladega and… Read More

The latest installment of Electronic Arts' rated-E-for-everyone racing franchise NASCAR 08 is now available at retailers for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 game consoles. Just like real NASCAR racing, the game itself is replete with corporate sponsorship, with players competing to win the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series on all 22 NASCAR-sanctioned tracks. The game features advanced car tuning for peak performance, along with… Read More