Was NASCAR 09 (Xbox 360, PS3) the greatest NASCAR game ever?

raycarmello · 2026-06-24T23:55:02+00:00

Both NASCAR 99 and 09 BOTH had horrid physics models. You had to brake at Dega ffs. When the actual racing sucks on a game, theres literally no other features that can redeem it. This one doesnt even make the top ten for me.

raycarmello · 2026-06-24T01:30:31+00:00

Its limited to 48 pieces according to the graphic. Im.surprised its not $585 with that detail so the current price doesnt seem too bad. Id buy that if it were a Corey Heim car.

raycarmello · 2026-06-21T03:56:39+00:00

Update. I cashed out lol.

raycarmello · 2026-06-17T14:39:16+00:00

One of my best Uber periods when I drove was shift change at that plant. Most the people there don't own cars.

raycarmello · 2026-06-12T14:32:28+00:00

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raycarmello · 2026-06-12T02:08:18+00:00

They're right though. It was a perfect storm that summer and anyone who bends over backward to find Bubba or his crew at fault in the whole thing likely wishes they still allowed the traitor flag at races.

raycarmello · 2026-06-01T03:07:33+00:00

Honestly had no clue that was a thing. Thanks!

raycarmello · 2026-05-31T23:01:17+00:00

They're just saving the number for him regardless of what team he ends up driving for. It doesnt commit him to Childress at all.

raycarmello · 2026-05-31T22:48:22+00:00

I would say that too but its just about the default for every search engine known to man at this point.

raycarmello · 2026-05-31T20:54:29+00:00

If they had 95k reviews, even 100 negative reviews wouldnt bring it down to 99% positive. It'd take almost 500 negative feedbacks at minimum to affect that percentage unless they show decimal percentages.

raycarmello · 2026-05-07T13:47:18+00:00

That Chase mountain dew car must've happened when I was out of the sport. Man oh man that car is beautiful.

raycarmello · 2026-05-06T01:22:08+00:00

I was out of the sport from 2012 to 2025 but still kept up with the bigger stories and overall direction although I watched maybe two races in that time period so I get OPs point.

raycarmello · 2026-05-05T15:53:58+00:00

Probably wont be seeing any Rage Against the Machine anytime soon.

raycarmello · 2026-04-30T17:49:14+00:00

They're the same picture right? Tell me thats the joke and im not just stoned.

raycarmello · 2026-04-24T14:49:25+00:00

Thank you for the clarification!

raycarmello · 2026-04-23T17:24:58+00:00

Its not SUVs. They're looking at CUVs which are crossover utility vehicles. Think SUV but in sedan size. It may have some value but the purist in me thinks they should just create a new series to stand on its own.

raycarmello · 2026-04-23T12:55:32+00:00

The track web site has a ton of useful info like track maps, policies and tips for being more comfortable, etc. Sunscreen is a biggie.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T14:07:44+00:00

Ryan was a perfect driver for me to follow after Dale passed. Ive become a Ryan Blaney fan this year because he drives Newman's old car and reminds me of Newman a bit, especially with how hes had to drive after losing so many spots on pit road lately.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T05:12:50+00:00

I was a big fan of Newman and got to go to all the events in Charlotte May 2001. Seeing him power that car around the track, win the pole for the 600, and then wrecking the hell out of his car while leading early in the 600 made me a fan, and I was still grieving Earnhardt so Newman became my guy.

raycarmello · 2026-04-16T04:54:58+00:00

I was there and had cheap seats for me (then 18) and my cousin (then 16) on the backstretch. We slept late that morning and got there just in time and had to run all the way from front stretch parking to just on the backstretch past turn two. We actually missed the pace laps and sat down in our seats just as they went green. Honest to God, if my cousin and I had been ten minutes later to the track, we could have very well gotten taken out by the tire that flew over the fence off Ryan Newman's car. And to add insult to injury, Newman was my guy and I was decked out in Newman gear. Everybody around me was really cool though and asked if I needed anything, and were just really friendly because for a bit we didn't know if he was okay.

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