NASCAR 98

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NASCAR 98 is a vintage racing game built for Sega Saturn that focuses on stock car competition. Players choose drivers and race through a season of events with handling that emphasizes weight transfer and tire grip. The single player mode tracks career progression while split screen multiplayer lets up to four compete locally. Tracks are modeled after real NASCAR circuits with period accurate car designs. The game stands out as an early entry in EA Sports' long running NASCAR franchise. While primitive by modern standards its physics and track layouts were praised for authenticity in 1997. A small but dedicated community of retro racing fans still discuss its tight corners and aggressive AI. For collectors or those curious about 90s racing games it offers a snapshot of how EA approached motorsports simulation before technical budgets expanded.