# NASCAR 07 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NASCAR_07 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NASCAR_07.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASCAR_07 > Source revision: 1350971573 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2006 video game 2006 video game NASCAR 07 North American PlayStation 2 cover art featuring Elliott Sadler Developers EA Tiburon Exient Entertainment (PSP) Publisher EA Sports Series EA Sports NASCAR Engine EAGL 3 Platforms PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, mobile phone Release NA: September 8, 2006[3] EU: October 6, 2006 (exc. Xbox)[1][2] Mobile phone NA: February 5, 2007[4] Genre Racing Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***NASCAR 07*** is the tenth installment of the [EA Sports](/source/EA_Sports)' [NASCAR video game series](/source/NASCAR_video_games). It was developed by [EA Tiburon](/source/EA_Tiburon) for [PlayStation 2](/source/PlayStation_2) and [Xbox](/source/Xbox), and by [Exient Entertainment](/source/Exient_Entertainment) for [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable). This was the last *NASCAR* edition to be released exclusively on sixth generation consoles. The [NTSC game cover](/source/Video_game_packaging#Box_art) features [Elliott Sadler](/source/Elliott_Sadler), driver of the #38 [M&M's](/source/M%26M's) [Ford Fusion](/source/Ford_Fusion_(North_America)). The [PAL region](/source/PAL_region) [game cover](/source/Video_game_packaging#Box_art) features [Matt Kenseth's](/source/Matt_Kenseth) #17 [DeWalt Power Tools](/source/DeWalt) [Ford Fusion](/source/Ford_Fusion_(North_America)). This game is the first since *[NASCAR 2001](/source/NASCAR_2001)* not to include a subtitle in the name. The game retains the teammate features introduced in *[NASCAR 06: Total Team Control](/source/NASCAR_06%3A_Total_Team_Control)*, but does not add any major gameplay changes. However, the graphics include a blurring effect to attempt to give a better sense of high speed, and the pace of the gameplay has been sped up considerably. This is also the second [EA Sports](/source/EA_Sports) [NASCAR video game](/source/NASCAR_video_games) to appear on a handheld system (first *[NASCAR 2000](/source/NASCAR_2000)* for [Game Boy Color](/source/Game_Boy_Color)). On the [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable), the game is simply called ***NASCAR***. This was also the only NASCAR game on the [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable), and the last NASCAR game on the [Xbox](/source/Xbox_(console)). ## Gameplay *NASCAR 07* career mode features the game modes Race Now, Fight to the Top, Season, Dodge Challenges, and Chase for the Cup. The game also supported online play for up to 4 players in one race.[5] ## New features The game introduces Dynamic Driver Attributes and a Variable Driver Attribute System. By making certain moves while racing the player gains skill points and fills an adrenaline meter which can increase driver attributes, but other moves can decrease skill points and adrenaline. The game also introduced a RaceBreaker feature which allows players to see the holes in the track to help make their way through the pack. ## Reception Reception Aggregate scores Aggregator Score GameRankings (PS2) 70% (XBOX) 71% (PSP) 69% Metacritic (PS2) 68/100[6] (XBOX) 72/100[7] (PSP) 66/100[8] Review scores Publication Score GameSpot 7/10[11] (PSP) 7.5/10[12] GameSpy 3.5/5[16] GamesRadar+ 3.5/5[13] GameZone 7.3/10[14] (PSP) 7.5/10[15] IGN 7.5/10[9] (PSP) 6.8/10[10] *NASCAR 07* received a mixed response from critics upon release. [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic), which assigns a [normalized](/source/Normalization_(statistics)) ratings in the 0–100 range, calculated an average score of 72 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews", based on 26 reviews for the Xbox version,[7] 68 out of 100 based on 26 reviews for the PlayStation 2 version,[6] and 66 out of 100 based on 13 reviews for the PSP version.[8] [GameRankings](/source/GameRankings) assigned it an average score of 71% based on 23 reviews for the Xbox version,[17] 70% based on 23 reviews for the PlayStation 2 version,[18] and 69% based on 13 reviews for the PSP version.[19] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["*NASCAR 07* sur PlayStation 2"](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-2-ps2/00016760-nascar-07.htm). *[Jeuxvideo.com](/source/Jeuxvideo.com)* (in French). Retrieved March 28, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["*NASCAR* sur PlayStation Portable"](https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-portable-psp/00016773-nascar.htm). *[Jeuxvideo.com](/source/Jeuxvideo.com)* (in French). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240329021422/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/jeux/playstation-portable-psp/00016773-nascar.htm) from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Seff, Micah (September 6, 2006). ["*NASCAR 07* Screeches Into Stores"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/06/nascar-07-screeches-into-stores). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. Retrieved March 28, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Gamers, Start Your Engines: *EA SPORTS NASCAR 07* Now Available for Sprint Wireless Phones"](https://ir.ea.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2007/Gamers-Start-Your-Engines-EA-SPORTS-NASCAR-07-Now-Available-for-Sprint-Wireless-Phones/default.aspx). *[Electronic Arts](/source/Electronic_Arts)*. February 5, 2007. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240329021425/https://ir.ea.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2007/Gamers-Start-Your-Engines-EA-SPORTS-NASCAR-07-Now-Available-for-Sprint-Wireless-Phones/default.aspx) from the original on March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["NASCAR 07 Review"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-07-review/1900-6157277/). *GameSpot*. Retrieved 2025-06-13. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-ps2_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-ps2_6-1) ["NASCAR 07 for PlayStation 2 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-2006/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). Retrieved February 15, 2022.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-xbox_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-xbox_7-1) ["NASCAR 07 for Xbox Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-2006/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). Retrieved February 15, 2022.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mc-psp_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mc-psp_8-1) ["NASCAR for PlayStation Portable Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-2006/critic-reviews/?platform=psp). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). Retrieved February 15, 2022.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** C Perry, Douglass (9 September 2006). ["NASCAR 07 Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/09/nascar-07-review). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216021152/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/09/nascar-07-review) from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Roper, Chris (5 September 2006). ["NASCAR 07 Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/05/nascar-07-review-3). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216021150/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/05/nascar-07-review-3) from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Thomas, Aaron (7 September 2006). ["NASCAR 07 Review"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-07-review/1900-6157277/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216021152/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-07-review/1900-6157277/) from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Thomas, Aaron (11 September 2006). ["NASCAR Review"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-review/1900-6157420/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216021151/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-review/1900-6157420/) from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Hruschak, PJ (9 October 2006). ["NASCAR 07 review"](https://www.gamesradar.com/nascar-07-review/). *[GamesRadar](/source/GamesRadar)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216021149/https://www.gamesradar.com/nascar-07-review/) from the original on 16 February 2022. 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