nˈæskɑːɹ nˈaɪnti ˈeɪt ɹᵻsˈiːvd mˈoʊstli pˈɑːzᵻtˌɪv ɹᵻvjˈuːz, wɪð kɹˈɪɾɪks pɹˈeɪzɪŋ ðɪ ɔːθˈɛntɪk hˈændlɪŋ, mˌʌltɪplˈeɪɚ mˈoʊd, smˈuːð ænd diːtˈeɪld ɡɹˈæfɪks, ænd ðə kˌɑːmpɹihˈɛnsɪv jˈuːsɪdʒ ʌv nˈæskɑːɹ lˈaɪsənsɪŋ, wɪð ɹˈiːəl wˈɜːld kˈɑːɹz, dɹˈaɪvɚz, tɹˈæks, ænd spˈɑːnsɚʃˌɪps.
NASCAR 98 received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the authentic handling, multiplayer mode, smooth and detailed graphics, and the comprehensive usage of NASCAR licensing, with real world cars, drivers, tracks, and sponsorships.