Nascar Heat is a game designed to appeal to both casual racing fans and hardcore sim lovers. The game is officially licensed and features the cars, sponsors, and tracks from the 2000 season. HEAT also offers several different modes of play, including Single Race, Season, and a Race the Pro mode. The most revolutionary feature of the game is called Beat the Heat. This mode tests your driving skills in a variety of individual scenarios, ranging from completing a test lap under a certain time to finishing a race in which you have to pit while still managing a respectable finish. The challenges get progressively harder, and it will take many attempts before you're able to finish all of them. Whether you're a laid back racing fan or a dedicated NASCAR fanatic, you're sure to find something that fits your needs with Nascar Heat.