Stern

Nascar

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This game received 141 approved Pinsider ratings and currently rates 7.336 _/10

7.336

Top 100 ranking

This game ranks #207 in the Pinside Pinball Top 100.

Score breakdown

Score breakdown in the 4 main categories:

Game Design: 7.655

Artwork: 6.887

Sounds/Music: 6.698

Other Aspects: 7.433

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6.917/10

4 months ago

CAM

DeputyDrain

Pinside member

Saint Paul, MN

<1y 31,250 138

I mean, it's a pinball machine based on Nascar. But they pulled of something unique and that orbit that goes around the playfield has to be the most thematic execution you possibly could've for Nascar. Its so forgettable, but really works somehow.

8.976/10

1 year ago

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Slekawa

Pinside+ Frequent

Port Charlotte, FL

2y 30,150 55 4 15

Very underrated pin! Fun, fast, good shooter.

7.679/10

1 year ago

ZEN

Ollulanus

Pin-Tweak

6y 92,800 1,622 43 2

Not my theme by a mile, probably never would have tried it if I wasn't at a freeplay place. Actually quite fun, good layout, plays quick and feels like there's pretty good code/lots to do...hard to judge that without a lot of games, but in like 5 games I saw multiple new things every game. The race track loop is totally a gimmick, but hey, it's pretty cool - definitely made me smile when I was like "where the hell did the ball go??"

8.736/10

1 year ago

CMW

Kublue

Pinside+ Addict

Olathe, KS

2y 30,750 1 12 18

A different game. Lots of fun. A big NASCAR fan.

Kublue edited previous rating on September 17, 2023.
Kublue currently owns this game.

9.640/10

1 year ago

LOU

heylou

Pinside+ Frequent

3y 40,150 26 12 6

This is one cool pinball!!!! races around the track!!! fast and furious!!! Did not work well when I purchased it. Found some broken light sockets and a bad optic's, Updated software and off to the races!!!! Then added a new DMD, a few mods and some lighting. This is the go to game at the house... kids, neighbors, family all want to play it. It competes against Munster's and Star Wars and never fails to have a waiting to play line.
Not in the top 200 .... Oh Man...... Added a catch fence!!!

heylou edited previous rating on December 08, 2023.
heylou currently owns this game.

10.000/10

2 years ago

SPY

hitwhatslit

Inactive member

Mattapoisett, MA

3y 18,150 5 6

Wow, people sleep on this one! It is an amazing game with tons of shots family fun good rules excellent sound good music fun to play what else could you ask for ? get them while they’re cheap!

2 Pinsiders flagged this. 3 Pinsiders starred this!

7.059/10

2 years ago

SUS

Grayont

Pinside member

Encinitas, CA

6y 51,550 84 1 129

An alright stern game with a simple but decent layout. The modes are all simple, and there isn’t a whole lot to do on this one. Fun enough but nothing special. The track around the outside of the table is pretty awesome though. Cooler than the supercharger from the getaway in my opinion.

Grayont has this game on the wishlist.

6.800/10

3 years ago

TKM

Daditude

Pinside Moderator

Rockwall, TX

5y 266K 10,113 23 271 1

It feels very mediocre to me. Other than the launch laps, there is nothing that really sticks out. Not bad...but not really noteworthy. I am not a nascar guy, though, so that may make a difference.

They are pretty cheap compared to other pins of the era, so you could check it out on the cheap if you think you would like it.

Daditude edited previous rating on November 03, 2020.

8.168/10

4 years ago

AK

Coolpinballdino

Pinside+ Frequent

9y 188K 4,794 477 2

This game was a suprise I was not expecting much from it. After owning it though I really like it very unique layout with lots of satisfying shots. Rules are not super deep but it's challenging to get to both wizard modes.

8.888/10

4 years ago

ZOD

Waxx

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 90,550 1,339 95

When I finally played one on location I was surprised how fun the game is with all the low ratings. Fantastic value as it has Pat Lawlor rules with Ritchie flow.

Underrated for fun and I’m neutral on the theme.

Waxx edited previous rating on March 29, 2020.

8.177/10

4 years ago

JHJ

JustinJohnson

Inactive member

4y 33,400 58 1 69

Fun game to play. Not a big fan of Sammy Hagar but I guess it suits the game and gives it that extra bit when you get multiball. The only thing I have noticed that I don't anyone else has pointed out is during multiball the strobes sort of blind you and you can drain balls rather quickly because of it, it only last the 1st few seconds but still its rather annoying. Not sure if its just the game I'm playing on or if its just my playing style but seems like there tend to be a lot of airballs in this one. I really like the outside track and its a very cool an unique design.

JustinJohnson edited previous rating on April 30, 2021.

9.380/10

4 years ago

JBM

Jolt

Pinside member

Bend, OR

4y 23,900 13 11 10

After reading many terrible reviews on this game, I was opposed to buying one, even being a car guy. I’m sure glad I pulled the trigger and gave it a try. This really is a lot of fun and the fact the ball runs around the outside is really cool even during multi ball. These are very under rated for the price they can be bought for. The only reason I can think is not everyone is a nascar fan but it nails the theme perfectly. Lots of great and fun shots. Would highly recommend to someone that is a car fan and looking for a fun relatively inexpensive pin.

Jolt currently owns this game.

9.600/10

4 years ago

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Rockybjr12

Inactive member

Unknown

11y 14,500 7 26

Very underrated

Rockybjr12 currently owns this game.

6.851/10

4 years ago

MLP

tabascoman77

Pinside member

6y 46,150 4 110

"NASCAR" is a mixed bag. It's geared toward an audience which I'm not a part of. That's fine. I can still appreciate what they were going for. Stern did this kind of game better with "Mustang" which had much more tolerable audio and callouts, a better light show and a real sense of fun. This feels like a cheap knock-off -- though the ball which races around the playfield is pretty clever...even though it really doesn't serve any other purpose except to look cool. Shots are easy enough to hit and it has a decent ruleset but, as I said, Stern has done better than this.

7.396/10

5 years ago

BW

KingBW

Pinside+ Frequent

8y 116K 3,140 102 1

Looking at the pins rated above this one, NASCAR is under-rated. Especially if you are a NASCAR fan. I watch NASCAR in the spring/summer until football season starts, so I like NASCAR, but I'm not a super fan. The pin theming is excellent and the gimmick of the outer loops/laps in unique and hitting the car is good. No skill shot as a consequence of the loop gimmick though. The mechanism for the garage under the test car is clunky and needs the service bulletin repairs. I had a hard time finding this pin at a location that was in decent shape and in good working (intended) condition. When I found one in good condition for sale, I bought one because I really wanted to like it and give it a try when working good. Once it was dialed in and the service bulletins applied, it played great. The scoring rules are good (not too deep or difficult), different multiball modes that make it interesting and provide some challenge. Non-pinhead friends and family find it fun and play it as much as my other pins. I've had it now for 6 months and the honeymoon is over for me, but I'll probably keep it for a year or so (until I need that space for a new pin) as it is a good short game pin that adds some balance to my collection and is popular with friends for now.

8.000/10

5 years ago

ROD

Familyguyrod

Inactive member

Swansea

7y 27,250 1 14 19

NASCAR - well I played NASCAR, Dale Jr limited edition. I think the magnets that shoot the ball round and round to the sound of a race car is fantastic and the excitement that comes from the commentators ad to the fun. Shots can be made with a bit of practice and the flow of the game is really good. Three drop targets when multi-ball is lit is a great challenge and the targets could have been better placed if you ask me but over all the game is fun and that's why we play. The garage under the pop up test car and side of truck entry that needs to be timed perfectly to enter add to the theme. I rate NASCAR an 8 out of 10.

6.959/10

5 years ago

SAP

seshpilot

Pinside member

11y 112K 2,528 169 4

I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Not a game I was looking to play as the theme does absolutely nothing for me, but really enjoyed a few plays!

The Good:
-The track going around the game (where the ball is the race car) is so cool. I can see where it might get old after awhile, but it's a very cool theme integration.
-Some of the modes are really good! I love the multiball on this game!
-Really well designed shots geometrically
-A relatively cheap Lawlor DMD game!
-Decent animations and call outs.
-Feels sturdy and solid

The Bad:
-that cool track around the outside edge takes up quite a bit of valuable real estate. As a result, the game comes off feeling a bit narrow and odd in terms of being a full sized game. Might have been cooler as a wide body with the inside of the track being a normal sized pin?
-the artwork is so bad. This was the era when Stern was just phoning in the artwork
-some of the sounds are pretty weak (synthesized guitar sounds)

Not a bad game and one I'd love more time on. Not ready to commit to buying one just yet, but pleasantly surprised!

9.480/10

6 years ago

CRL

Photopin

Pinside member

6y 73,550 580 14 3

A fun and exciting game to play. There are so many different game objectives its hard to keep track of them all, but that's what keeps the game fresh. You can shoot for different objectives depending on how that particular game is going. The balls making laps around the outside track is a really fun feature. Having worked with NASCAR for several years, the theme is dead on point, but you don't have to be a fan of the sport to enjoy this game.

6.742/10

6 years ago

RAW

Bomber19

Pinside member

Central Coast

6y 32,650 5 6 21

The ball zooming around the outside is a cool feature and it ties in nicely with the theme. Unfortunately, the theme just isn't for me.

7.364/10

6 years ago

JMA

Jackpotjared

Pinside member

West Bloomfield Township, MI

8y 111K 1,158 2 22

Enjoyable game. Highly underrated.

Jackpotjared edited previous rating on March 07, 2021.
Jackpotjared has this game on the wishlist.

8.676/10

6 years ago

JDR

Aflacjack

Pinside+ Frequent

Bristol, TN

6y 102K 1,160 34 36

This game is a blast for me to play. Lots of shots on both sides. Played it in an arcade and quickly purchased one for my home. Not rated as high as it should be, and can usually pick one up for a good deal.

Aflacjack has owned this game in the past.

6.694/10

6 years ago

IGZ

no_bad_days

Inactive member

6y 20,000 4 9

Much more fun to play than expected. Track loop is great and sets the racing theme as soon as the ball is launched, but the Crash Test car seemed to break often and there really aren't any other toys or unique features besides those. Game play is rewarding though and modes are activated quickly. Fun to play. DMD animations were definitely an after thought.

7.658/10

6 years ago

AXL

Evildead

Pinside member

Hamburg, NJ

7y 24,500 3 13

I just added NASCAR to my collection and I like it very much. Theme is cool, and the flow is good. Some of the playfield toys look cheesy, but overall a very fun game to play. Would recommend.

Evildead has owned this game in the past.

8.520/10

7 years ago

TMK

tk-the-jammer

Pinside+ Addict

9y 101K 379 12 109

Very fast and a lot of action. It's a great game to play. The usual complaints I hear such as the garage shooting the ball down the middle can easily be fixed with a little tweaking. Keeping some wax on it especially in the outer loop keeps balls moving efficiently. I find this game to be moderately easy but a lot of fun to play. Although, I am not a fan of Nascar. I am a huge fan of this game. It seems the more I play this game the more fun I have playing it. Go Fast! Turn Left!!

tk-the-jammer edited previous rating on April 17, 2017.

7.859/10

7 years ago

DRB

Grindhouse

Pinside member

Nashville, TN

7y 28,400 38 10 9

Underrated game imo. Much better than many much higher ranked games I have played. Plays very fast at times which I enjoy. Rule set is fairly deep, so it doesn't get stale quick. Has some nice features like captive ball, test car and outside track. Pf art is not bad. Lots of possibilities and space to add some toys to the pf. The animations could be better, but I'm sure would look much improved in color. Wish it had a video mode like BSD, AFM or HS2. The creators did not utilize this theme to its potential for sure, but it's still a pretty fun game overall and a good buy at current prices.

Grindhouse has owned this game in the past.

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