Some of you may be looking for just an arcade type experience where anything goes. If so, you may like Nascar 06: Total Team Control. But as for me. I want some sort of realism. It doesn't have to be perfect, but man, let's get it close.

I truly believe that NO ONE at EA has ever watched a NASCAR race. If you have watched a race, let me put it in perspective for you. I have gotten AIRBORNE, FLIPPED 5 or 6 times, and seen other AI cars do the same. WE ALL FINISH THE RACE & FIX THE DAMAGE WITH A PIT STOP !!! Anyone who watches NASCAR knows that cars that flip 5 or 6 times DO NOT FINISH 99% of the time. The only way to DNF in this game is to run out of gas or get so much damage that you blow your engine. AI cars never DNF. They can flip, explode, bounce, jump, get explosive diarrhea or whatever and they will always be there at the end.

In real NASCAR races, cars blow engines, the "big one" happens now and then, cars wreck out, etc. Not in NASCAR 06 !!! You want stats ?? NASCAR 06 has got em'.....NOT !! You can't keep track of anything except the standings for the current season. No trophy room, no personal stats or anything.

They also took a good "two stick" control system and added a crappy, poorly responsive one. Bring back the old controls !!

The rivalry system sucks too. You just tap someone, even if you had NOTHING to do with it and suddenly, the guy who hit you hates you and will die trying to "get you back". Even if you are in a chain reaction wreck that starts waaaaay ahead of you, everyone behind you who makes contact with you as you try to avoid the mess or spin out, will hate you.

Also, if you are in "Fight to The Top Mode" and buy a racing team, there are issues. There is a major glitch that freezes the game if you try to drive for Dale Jr or Roush in the Busch series and it will make you start completely over. Also, let's say you buy Penske Racing after accumulating enough money over the years. You cannot change the name from Penske to let's say "Joes Racing" or anything else you might want. And despite being the owner of the 2 car, 12 car, and your car, you can only modify yours and cannot modify any of the other cars on YOUR team, nor can you modify, hire or fire drivers for YOUR team.

I could go on and on. I am not just an EA basher. I have loved the Madden series and so wish that we could get a good, realistic NASCAR game. I would be a loyal purchaser if they could get it right, but I will NEVER buy another EA nascar game until I rent one and see what I am looking for.

Save yourself the money and don't buy this crap. The load times suck too.

Hope you get to see this EA if you ever want to win us back.
Some of you may be looking for just an arcade type experience where anything goes. If so, you may like Nascar 06: Total Team Control. But as for me. I want some sort of realism. It doesn't have to be perfect, but man, let's get it close. I truly believe that NO ONE at EA has ever watched a NASCAR race. If you have watched a race, let me put it in perspective for you. I have gotten AIRBORNE, FLIPPED 5 or 6 times, and seen other AI cars do the same. WE ALL FINISH THE RACE & FIX THE DAMAGE WITH A PIT STOP!!! Anyone who watches NASCAR knows that cars that flip 5 or 6 times DO NOT FINISH 99% of the time. The only way to DNF in this game is to run out of gas or get so much damage that you blow your engine. AI cars never DNF. They can flip, explode, bounce, jump, get explosive diarrhea or whatever and they will always be there at the end. In real NASCAR races, cars blow engines, the "big one" happens now and then, cars wreck out, etc. Not in NASCAR 06!!! You want stats?? NASCAR 06 has got em'.... . NOT!! You can't keep track of anything except the standings for the current season. No trophy room, no personal stats or anything. They also took a good "two stick" control system and added a crappy, poorly responsive one. Bring back the old controls!! The rivalry system sucks too. You just tap someone, even if you had NOTHING to do with it and suddenly, the guy who hit you hates you and will die trying to "get you back". Even if you are in a chain reaction wreck that starts waaaaay ahead of you, everyone behind you who makes contact with you as you try to avoid the mess or spin out, will hate you. Also, if you are in "Fight to The Top Mode" and buy a racing team, there are issues. There is a major glitch that freezes the game if you try to drive for Dale Jr or Roush in the Busch series and it will make you start completely over. Also, let's say you buy Penske Racing after accumulating enough money over the years. You cannot change the name from Penske to let's say "Joes Racing" or anything else you might want. And despite being the owner of the 2 car, 12 car, and your car, you can only modify yours and cannot modify any of the other cars on YOUR team, nor can you modify, hire or fire drivers for YOUR team. I could go on and on. I am not just an EA basher. I have loved the Madden series and so wish that we could get a good, realistic NASCAR game. I would be a loyal purchaser if they could get it right, but I will NEVER buy another EA nascar game until I rent one and see what I am looking for. Save yourself the money and don't buy this crap. The load times suck too. Hope you get to see this EA if you ever want to win us back.