SIERRA STUDIOS SHOWCASES ALL OF THE CAR MANUFACTURERS, INCLUDING THE NEW DODGE INTREPID R/T, COMPETING IN THE 2001 NASCAR® WINSTON CUP SEASON IN NASCAR® RACING 4
February 2, 2001 (Bellevue, WA) - Sierra Studios™ is proud to
announce another first from the people who brought you the first NASCAR®
racing simulation game. Adding another element to the unparalleled realism
of their upcoming racing simulation, NASCAR® Racing 4, developed by
Massachusetts-based Papyrus Racing Games, will feature the makes and models
of cars that will run the 2001 NASCAR® Winston Cup season. No other racing
simulation available offers the complete group of car manufacturers.
NASCAR® Racing 4 is scheduled for release in February 2001.
After being absent from the NASCAR( Winston Cup division for almost two
decades, DaimlerChrysler is returning to the track for 2001 by pitting its
Dodge Intrepid R/T against the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the Ford Taurus, and
the Pontiac Grand Prix. NASCAR® Racing 4 is the first racing simulation
game to showcase all four brands. The inclusion of the actual car
manufacturers means that when you play NASCAR® Racing 4, you will see
accurate representations of the headlights, grille-work, taillights, and
manufacturer decals clearly identifying each car on the track.
"Using real car manufacturers is another example of our dedication to
creating a racing experience as realistic as possible," said Scott Stutsman,
Senior Producer at Papyrus Racing Games, "When you consider that we will be
the first to offer all the tracks from the 2000 season, along with all of
the car manufacturers that will be run in 2001, including the Dodge Intrepid
R/T, this is the most realistic and complete NASCAR( racing experience
available."
"When we first began discussions with Papyrus Racing Games, we knew right
from the start that we wanted to strategically partner with them to showcase
the Dodge Intrepid R/T," said Bo Puffer, NASCAR® Marketing Specialist, "We
knew from past experience that Papyrus Racing Games is a perfect fit that
will help us build our marketing and licensing program in the software
industry."
NASCAR® Racing 4 is the next evolution of the best-selling, award-winning
racing series from Papyrus Racing Games, the leader in racing simulation.
Showcasing a brand new 3D-physics model, with realistic body roll, spinning
and locking up of individual tires, and the ability to become airborne,
along with a new graphics engine that allows for real-time reflection and
shadows, this is a must for any fan of racing simulations.
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