NASCAR Racing 2018 Season

NASCAR Racing 2018 Season (also known as NR2018), is a racing simulation video game developed and published by NASCAR Media Group for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam, and Microsoft Windows. The simulation features multiple improvements from last year's edition as well as an updated roster and paint schemes to match the 2018 racing season.

Features & Gameplay
NR2018 will feature similar gameplay to its prequels along with some minor improvements and one new game mode. When playing in Arcade Mode, drivers can use "Race Mods" which can alter their car to give it an edge on the competition. "Rush", "Resistance", "Flashback", "Avoidance", "Mobility", "Afterburner", "Aftertouch", and "Tandom" return from previous entries along with one new Race Mod, "Formation".
 * Rush: Once a speed of at least 180 MPH is achieved, Rush will be activated. Rush gives a sense of speed to the player and does not affect the car at all.


 * Resistance: Used to slow down time during a crash. Though can only be used a certain amount of times during a race, can determine weather you win or lose.


 * Flashback: If you do get caught in a crash, Flashback will allow you to rewind to before the accident. However, you only get one Flashback per race.


 * Avoidance: If you begin to spinout, Avoidance will automatically turn your car around keeping it from wrecking or becoming airborne.


 * Mobility: Keeps your car from taking too much damage when wrecking no matter how bad the wreck.


 * Tandom: Pulls the car in front of you right back to your front bumper. Only works on plate tracks.


 * Afterburner: Fuel will not be burned for one lap, push as hard as you want. Perfect for endurance however can only be used once per race.


 * Aftertouch: When your car goes airborne, simply apply aftertouch to slow down time and control your car. This gives you the option to either make an attempt to correct the accident and escape more safely, or steer your car back into traffic to exact revenge.


 * Formation: Exclusive to restrictor plate tracks, Formation will allow you to signal for cars to pull in line with you when switching lanes. At least one car will be guaranteed to move behind you or in front of you. This can be pivotal for a lap lap pass.

Game Modes

 * Testing Session: Take a few hot laps alone around any track.
 * Single Race: Play a single race as any driver on any track with options fully customizable.
 * Season Play: Compete for a championship in any series with your own rules.
 * Career Play: Fight your way to the top with your own driver.
 * Season Replay: Rewrite NASCAR's history with difficult yet rewarding challenges.
 * Franchise: Take the executive role of one of NASCAR's top teams, or create your own, and simulate your way to the top of the scoring pylon.
 * Matchmaking: Compete in online single races or championships.
 * Racing Leagues: Compete in an official racing league in either online or offline mode.
 * Head2Head: Compete in a bracket online each month to determine the top ranked drivers.
 * NASCAR Media Group Series: Compete in the developers official racing league.
 * Showroom: Customize or create your own car.
 * Options: Customize the game to give yourself the best experience.
 * Opponent Manager: Choose the drivers you want to take part in races.
 * Downloadable Content: Download new content for the game here.

2018 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Drivers

 * A.J. Allmendinger
 * Aric Almoria
 * Trevor Bayne
 * Ryan Blaney
 * Clint Bowyer
 * Chris Buescher
 * Kurt Busch
 * Kyle Busch
 * William Byron
 * Ross Chastain
 * Derrike Cope
 * Matt DiBenedetto
 * Austin Dillon
 * Ty Dillon
 * Jeffrey Earnhardt
 * Chase Elliott
 * Gray Gaulding
 * Denny Hamlin
 * Kevin Harvick
 * Jimmie Johnson
 * Erik Jones
 * Kasey Kahne
 * D.J. Kennington
 * Matt Kenseth
 * Brad Keselowski
 * Corey LaJoie
 * Kyle Larson
 * Joey Logano
 * Justin Marks
 * Michael McDowell
 * Jamie McMurrary
 * Paul Menard
 * Ryan Newman
 * Danica Patrick
 * David Ragan
 * Reed Sorenson
 * Daniel Suarez
 * Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.
 * Martin Truex, Jr.
 * Darrell Wallace, Jr.
 * Michael Waltrip
 * Cody Ware
 * Cole Whitt
 * J.J. Yeley

2018 NASCAR XFINITY Series Drivers

 * Justin Allgaier
 * Michael Annett
 * Enrique Baca
 * Caesar Bacarella
 * Kyle Benjamin
 * Ray Black, Jr.
 * Ryan Blaney
 * Spencer Boyd
 * Chase Briscoe
 * Brandon Brown
 * Jeb Burton
 * Kyle Busch
 * Ross Chastain
 * Austin Cindric
 * Jeremy Clements
 * Chris Cockrum
 * Cole Custer
 * Chase Elliott
 * Spencer Gallagher
 * Joey Gase
 * Brendan Gaughan
 * Marcos Gomes
 * Kaz Grala
 * Daniel Hemric
 * Timmy Hill
 * Landon Huffman
 * Brandon Jones
 * Erik Jones
 * Brad Keselowski
 * Andy Lally
 * Scott Lagasse, Jr.
 * Stephen Leicht
 * Joey Logano
 * Dylan Lupton
 * Ty Majeski
 * Tommy Joe Martins
 * Justin Marks
 * Casey Mears
 * Paul Menard
 * Brennan Poole
 * Ryan Preece
 * Tyler Reddick
 * Ryan Reed
 * Harrison Rhodes
 * Elliott Sadler
 * Ryan Sieg
 * David Starr
 * Matt Tifft
 * Ryan Truex

2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Drivers

 * Austin Dillon
 * Austin Wayne Self
 * B.J. McLeod
 * Ben Rhodes
 * Brandon Jones
 * Brett Moffitt
 * Clay Greenfield
 * Cody Coughlin
 * Cody Ware
 * Dalton Sargeant
 * David Gilliand
 * Grant Enfinger
 * Harrison Burton
 * Jennifer Jo Cobb
 * Jesse Little
 * Joe Nemecheck
 * Joey Gase
 * John Hunter-Nemecheck
 * Johnny Sauter
 * Jordan Anderson
 * Josh Reaume
 * Justin Fontaine
 * Justin Haley
 * Korbin Forrister
 * Kyle Busch
 * Matt Crafton
 * Myatt Snider
 * Noah Gragson
 * Norm Benning
 * Parker Kligerman
 * Riely Herbst
 * Robby Lyons
 * Scott Stenzel
 * Spencer Davis
 * Stewart Friesen
 * Tanner Thorson
 * Todd Gilliand
 * Travis Kvapil
 * Ty Dillon
 * Wendell Chavous

2018 Downloadable Content
Note: Section still under development.

NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Legacy Pack I
This pack will feature 2013-2016 drivers and paint schemes not included in the 2018 base game.
 * Justin Allgaier (2015 #51 Brandit Toyota Camry)
 * Greg Biffle (2016 #16 Roush Performance Ford Fusion)
 * Greg Biffle (2016 #16 Cheese-It Ford Fusion)
 * Carl Edwards (2013 #99 Aflac Ford Fusion)
 * Carl Edwards (2016 #19 ARRIS Toyota Camry)
 * Carl Edwards (2016 #19 Stanley Tools Toyota Camry)
 * Sam Hornish, Jr. (2015 #9 Twisted Tea Ford Fusion)
 * Bobby Labonte (2016 #32 C&J Ford Fusion)
 * Terry Labonte (2016 #32 C&J Ford Fusion)

NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Paint Schemes Legacy Pack I
''This pack will feature special paint schemes ran in the 2013-2016 seasons not included in the 2017 base game. ''
 * Chase Elliott (2015 #25 NAPA Chevrolet SS)
 * Chase Elliott (2015 #25 NAPA Throwback Chevrolet SS)
 * Chase Elliott (2016 #24 NAPA Chevrolet SS)
 * Chase Elliott (2016 #24 NAPA Unites Chevrolet SS)
 * Chase Elliott (2016 #24 NAPA Throwback Chevrolet SS)
 * Chase Elliott (2017 #24 Hooters Chevrolet SS)
 * Jimmie Johnson (2013 Lowe's Chevrolet SS)
 * Jimmie Johnson (2014 Lowe's Chevrolet SS)
 * Jimmie Johnson (2015 Lowe's Chevrolet SS)
 * Jimmie Johnson (2017 Lowe's Chevrolet SS)

Jeff Gordon Legacy
This pack will feature various paint schemes used by Jeff Gordon throughout the 2013-2016 season.
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2015 AARP Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2014 AARP Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2015 Axalta Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2014 Axalta Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2014 Axalta Radiant Red Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2015 Axalta Rainbow Warrior Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#24 2013 Pepsi Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#88 2016 Nationwide Insurance Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#88 2016 Nationwide Insurance "Grey Ghost" Chevrolet SS)
 * Jeff Gordon (#88 2016 Axalta Chevrolet SS)

Tony Stewart Legacy
This pack will feature various paint schemes used by Tony Stewart throughout the 2013-2016 season.
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2013 Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2014 Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2015 Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2016 Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2016 Code3 Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2013 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2014 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2015 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2016 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS)
 * Tony Stewart (#14 2016 Coca-Cola Throwback Chevrolet SS)

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Legacy
This pack will feature various paint schemes used by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. throughout the 2013-2017 season.
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2013 #88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2014 #88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2014 #88 Nationwide Unites Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2015 #88 Microsoft/Halo 5 Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2015 #88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2015 #88 Nationwide Unites Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2015 #88 Valvoline Throwback Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2016 #88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2016 #88 Nationwide Unites Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2016 #88 Batman Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2017 #88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2017 #88 Nationwide Throwback Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2017 Axalta Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (2017 Axalta Last Ride Chevrolet SS)

Sprint Cup Legends I
''This pack will feature various legendary drivers and paint schemes from the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series. All Dodge and Pontiac cars have been replaced by Ford.''
 * Bill Elliott (#9 Budweiser Ford Fusion)
 * Dale Earnhardt (#3 Chevrolet SS)
 * Dale Jarrett (#44 UPS Toyota Camry)
 * Sterling Marlin (#40 Coors Light Ford Fusion)
 * Richard Petty (#43 STP Ford Fusion)

Sprint Cup Legends II
This pack will feature additional legendary drivers and paint schemes from the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series.
 * Ricky Craven (#32 Tide Ford Fusion)
 * Terry Labonte (#44 Kellogg's Chevrolet SS)
 * Rusty Wallace (#2 Miller Light Ford Fusion)
 * Jeff Burton (#31 Cingular Wireless Ford Fusion)
 * Ward Burton (#22 CAT Ford Fusion)

Alcohol Sponsorship Pack
''This pack will feature additional paint schemes for drivers sponsored by alcohol companies. This pack will be free and only unlocked for those that prove they're over 17. This pack will also include new sponsorship deals for Career Mode and contingency sponsors across all cars.''
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2013 Miller Light Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2014 Miller Light Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2015 Miller Light Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2017 Miller Light Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2014 Miller Light Unites Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2015 Miller Light Unites Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2015 Miller Light Throwback Ford Fusion)
 * Brad Keselowski (#2 2016 Miller Light Throwback Ford Fusion)

2017 Track Lineup

 * Atlanta Motor Speedway
 * Auto Club Speedway
 * Bristol Motor Speedway
 * Charlotte Motor Speedway
 * Chicagoland Speedway
 * Darlington Raceway
 * Daytona International Speedway
 * Dover International Speedway
 * Elodra Speedway
 * Homestead-Miami Speedway
 * Indianapolis Motor Speedway
 * Iowa Speedway
 * Kansas Speedway
 * Kentucky Speedway
 * Las Vegas Motor Speedway
 * Martinsville Speedway
 * Michigan International Speedway
 * Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
 * New Hampshire Motor Speedway
 * Phoenix International Raceway
 * Pocono Raceway
 * Road America
 * Road Atlanta
 * Richmond International Raceway
 * Sonoma Raceway
 * Talladega Superspeedway
 * Texas Motor Speedway
 * Watkins Glen International

2017 Fantasy Track Lineup

 * Bedrock Speedway
 * Connecticut Speedway
 * Four Flags Road Course
 * Las Vegas NASCAR Awards Ceremony Street Course
 * Monster Energy Complex
 * North Borough Speedway
 * Peninsula Motor Speedway
 * Riverside Motor Raceway
 * Slipstream Dragway
 * Toyota Motordrome

Soundtrack
NASCAR Racing 2018 Season is the fifth installment in the series to feature a full length soundtrack. Not only can the soundtrack be played while browsing the menus but also while racing in the game. New music can also be added to the PC edition of the game by downloading songs and placing them into the Sound Folder or by linking an iTunes account. Those with Spotify downloaded on their PlayStation 4 or Xbox One console may also stream music from the background.


 * All That Remains- "Madness"
 * Asking Alexandria- "Into The Fire"
 * Bad Wolves- "Zombie"
 * Blacklite District- "Cold As Ice"
 * Crown the Empire- "Hologram"
 * dangerkids- "Inside Out"
 * From Ashes To New- "Crazy"
 * I Prevail- "Lifelines"
 * Parkway Drive- "Crushed"
 * Skillet- "Burn It Down"
 * Trivium- "Heart From Your Hate"

Release
NASCAR Racing 2018 Season was announced on 3/5/18. A Closed Beta for the game will be held across all platforms on 3/22/18 and only those that purchased the Limited Edition of NASCAR Racing 2017 Season for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam, and/or Microsoft Windows will be able to participate. The first official Closed Beta will be held from 4/3 through 4/14. A second Closed Beta, which will be offered to anyone that pre-orders any version of the game by 4/15/18 will be held for one week starting the same day. A final Open Beta will be held 5/5/18 and run through 5/12/18. Each Beta will allows the driver to utilize twenty-five cars across five different tracks in single player modes only.

NR2018 will be officially released to the public on July 6, 2018. The base game will ship with all three series and full track lineup along with additional fantasy content created by the developers. The Season Pass will be available for purchase the same day.

Season Pass & DLC Pricing
Note: To see specific contents of DLC packs, please view "Downloadable Content" above.

NASCAR Racing 2018 Season will feature various Downloadable Content (DLC) packs that will add additional content to the base game. Each pack can be bought individually or as a whole through the use of a Season Pass. Individual packs will cost $2.99 each and the Season Pass will be made available for $14.99.

NR2018 Ignition
For those that purchase NASCAR Racing 2018 Season on Steam or Microsoft Windows, NR2018 Ignition will be their home to content created by both developers and the community. Members of this program will be able to share their creations with the public as well as download additional content such as paint schemes and even tracks. The program for new members will cost one payment of $19.99 or for those that had purchased NR2017 Ignition, $14.99.

Standard Edition
The Standard Edition on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and Microsoft Windows, will feature all drivers and tracks included with the base game. Using the Race Engine X5 for graphics and Speedway Engine X5 for sound, the Standard Edition will feature forty-three player matchmaking and support additional content throughout the season. The Standard Edition will retail for $59.99. A photo of Ryan Blaney will appear on the cover.

Raceway Edition
The Raceway Edition will be made available on all systems and will feature the complete game along with a few additional and exclusive content. Aside from the base game, the Season Pass (Consoles) or Ignition (Steam, Windows) will be included after activating an exclusive code/key featured within in the game. An exclusive paint scheme pack featuring cars made by the developers themselves will also be included as well as a code to unlock a digital edition of the in-game soundtrack. Physical content will include a 1:64 diecast of 2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Champion, Martin Truex, Jr., and a signed poster by the developers featuring a photo of the 2017 Daytona 500. The Raceway Edition will retail for $79.99 with Martin Truex, Jr. appearing on the cover.

Speedway Edition
The Speedway Edition will be made available on all systems and will feature the complete game along with a few additional and exclusive content. Aside from the base game, the Season Pass (Consoles) or Ignition (Steam, Windows) will be included after activating an exclusive code/key featured within the game. An exclusive paint scheme pack featuring cars made by the developers themselves will also be included along with an additional pack featuring paint schemes designed by some drivers. A code to unlock a digital edition of the soundtrack will also be added in along with a beta key for NASCAR Racing 2019 Season. Physical content will include a 1:24 diecast of 2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Champion, Martin Truex, Jr. and a signed poster by the developers featuring a photo of the 2017 Daytona 500. Also included will be a free ticket to any NASCAR XFINITY Series race along with a discount to any NASCAR Monster Cup Series event. The Speedway Edition will retail for $199.99 and feature Alex Bowman and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. on the cover.

Trivia

 * The "Aftertouch" Race Mod is based on the feature of the same name in the video game, Burnout 3.
 * The game has received an "E" rating however alcohol sponsors can be added through the use of Downloadable Content from the Season Pass or Ignition programs. "Use of Alcohol" has been included on the back of the box.