Nascar Racing 1999 Edition

 


Tip: There are no "tricks" to becoming a good NASCAR driver.

As in the real world, it takes perseverance and hour upon hour

of seat time. And a good, long examination of the wonderful

manual/strategy guide is something you must do. Tip: If you can perfect your line on a given track so that

it rarely, if ever, varies, you've gone a long way toward

mastering the smoothness and consistency this game requires.

Furthermore, once you've begun your garage work, you need to

know that extra half second was the result of better tinkering,

not better driving. Tip: When making modifications to your car, always make just

one or two at a time--that way you'll know what helped and

what didn't. Also, save each newly altered car under a new

filename or you'll be screwed faster than Bill Clinton. Tip: When it comes to controlling high-end racing sims,

joysticks blow. Go out and get yourself a good wheel-and-pedal

unit. Right now. Tip: Of all the data the game supplies, perhaps the most

critical is the tire temperatures. What you want your setup

to do is keep them even across the width of each tire after

a bunch of hot laps. Doing so means more rubber is contacting

the ground, and your tires, in all likelihood, will last longer

and be more effective. Of course, a lot of factors go into even

tire temps, so don't be disappointed if it takes you some time,

perhaps several hours or more, to get it right. Tip: On the track, a fast frame rate is absolutely fundamental

for detecting minor fluctuations early enough to correct them.

Turn off nonessential graphics options or use the game as a good

excuse to upgrade your computer or video card. Tip: Starting a race with no pace lap means you'll get a good

chance at picking up lots of early positions.