System Components
Getting Started
1. Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system.
2. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
3. Insert the NASCAR® 08 disc in the system with the label side facing up.
4. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
On The Track
Race the Car of Tomorrow against a full field of 43 cars. Experience the true physics and handling of NASCAR's newest race car on every licensed track, and unleash new racing strategies to capture the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship. You can also race traditional stock cars on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup circuit, or test your skills in the NASCAR® National Series, Craftsman Truck Series, or Whelen Modified Series.
In the Race Weekend menu, you have the option to run a practice session or qualify for the race in hope of earning the pole position. You can also make adjustments to your car's setup in the Car Setup screen, or skip these options and begin the race immediately.
If you skip the qualifying session, you start at the end of the field (Earn Your Stripes, Season, and Chase For the Cup™ modes) or in the middle of the pack (Race Now and Online).
Car Setup
Whether you're a racing enthusiast or a rookie driver, get under the hood and tweak your car settings to fit your driving style. Once you find the right fit, run a practice session and test it out. If you're feeling gutsy you can skip this session, take a risk, and jump right into a race. Tires and Weight
Increase your tire pressure to help improve your overall speed—the more tire pressure added, the less your tires will grip the track. If you decrease your tire pressure, the grip on the tracks increases, but at the cost of decreasing your top speed.
Downforce
Downforce holds your car to the track. Increase this setting to gain more control over your car. However, your car won't drive as fast. Decrease your downforce to gain extra speed, but expect to slide a bit on the track, especially in the turns.
Suspension
Suspension tuning determines how loose or tight your car handles. To tighten up the handling, raise the rear end suspension components. To loosen up the handling, raise the front end suspension components.
Gear Ratios
Gear ratios control how soon or late you shift between gears. A lower ratio leads to a faster car but is slow to accelerate. A higher ratio leads to quicker acceleration with a hit to top speed.
Game Screen
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Position/Total cars in race
New Medallions
Get rewarded for all of your hard work on any given race day and earn gold and silver medallions by completing a number of challenging tasks during a race (excluding multiplayer and Online modes).
Achievements are tallied then added to your final score. Challenges include winning a race, passing 20 cars, lapping five cars, or winning without using Instant Rewind.
Dynamic Driver Attributes
Know your competition inside and out. Player-controlled drivers in Race Now, Season mode, and Chase for the Cup mode are assigned attributes based on real-world performances on certain track types.
For example, Tony Stewart's car performs significantly better than a rookie's car based on his experience. Some drivers tend to perform better on speedways or superspeedways, while others have higher ratings for road courses and short tracks. Ratings all depend on the drivers and their tendencies.
New Instant Rewind
Relive countless racing scenarios at any point during a race by rewinding the last few seconds of action on the track. There is a time limit on how long the Instant Rewind lasts so be sure to use your do-overs wisely. Drafting, Flags, and More
Standard Drafting
When you pull up close to the bumper of the car in front of you, both cars can go faster than if they were driving separately. The Draft Meter shows the current strength of the regular draft. Share Draft
Press the button to Share Draft with the car in front of you. Share Draft increases the speed of both cars and improves your relationship with the other driver. Heroes tend to make allies faster, and their Draft Meter works from greater distances.
Intimidator™
To be an Intimidator, approach the bumper of another car. When the Draft Meter begins to fill, press the button to intimidate. The intimidated driver may lose concentration and slide out of the way, allowing you to pass, but that driver may hold a grudge against you. Villains tend to intimidate other drivers easier, and their Draft Meter works from greater distances.
Grudges & Alliances
When you run into or intimidate another driver, he remembers your actions on the next lap, or even during the next race (Season, Earn Your Stripes, Chase for the
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