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| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Papyrus Design Group|Papyrus Design Group]] and released by [[Company:Sierra Entertainment|Sierra Entertainment]]. It is a licensed ''[[Series:NASCAR|NASCAR]]'' game and the 9th and final entry in the Papyrus's ''[[Series:NASCAR Racing|NASCAR Racing]]'' series. |
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| − | + | |release history = It was first released in North America on February 13, 2003, followed by releases in Europe and Australasia on February 15 and February 19 respectively. | |
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| + | |current state = The game has an extensive modding community since its release. It has a known issue where the game would crashed when running in fullscreen on a PC with insufficient system memory (See [[#Game running in fullscreen on insufficient memory|Issues unresolved]]). The game also need the [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm v1.2.0.1 patch] to prevent error from launching on modern systems.<ref name='install-issues'>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Nr2003/comments/5rcqft/problem_with_installation/|title=Problem with Installation : r/Nr2003 - Reddit|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
|free-to-play = | |free-to-play = | ||
| − | |one-time game purchase = | + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| − | |sponsored = | + | |sponsored = |
|subscription = | |subscription = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Always on in OpenGL mode |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Main menu capped 36fps |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|NASCAR Racing 2003 Season control.jpg|Key bindings.}} | {{Image|NASCAR Racing 2003 Season control.jpg|Key bindings.}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game can send a limited amount of telemetry data (Basic dashboard info) to supported software like [https://www.simhubdash.com/ SimHub] and devices like telemetry displays through the UDP protocol, but supported software must be started before starting the game. | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = limited | |key remap = limited | ||
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|surround sound notes = 3D Audio only | |surround sound notes = 3D Audio only | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |subtitles notes = 'Text only' or 'Voice and text' set through options. Located in | + | |subtitles notes = 'Text only' or 'Voice and text' set through options. Located in upper third. |
|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 42 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
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|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
| − | |asynchronous = | + | |asynchronous = |
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| − | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| − | |p2p = | + | |p2p = |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
| − | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
| − | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Texture issues in game=== | ===Texture issues in game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions to fix|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions to fix|fix= | ||
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===Pure Virtual Function Call error in Visual C++ on modern systems=== | ===Pure Virtual Function Call error in Visual C++ on modern systems=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm v1.2.0.1 patch].{{cn|March 2023}}<ref | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm v1.2.0.1 patch].{{cn|March 2023}}<ref name='install-issues'/>|fix= |
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
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| + | |minOS = 10.0 | ||
| + | |minCPU = PowerPC G4 733 Single, 500 Dual CPU | ||
| + | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = | ||
| + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon class, nVidia GeForce 2 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |minother = | ||
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| + | |recOS = 10.2 | ||
| + | |recCPU = PowerPC G4 867 | ||
| + | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 8500, nVidia GeForce 3 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Papyrus Design Group | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Papy3D[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 13, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | February 13, 2003 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 89 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing |
| Vehicles | Track racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | North America |
| Series | NASCAR Racing |
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|
| NASCAR Racing | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of NASCAR | |
| NASCAR Racing | 1994 |
| NASCAR Racing 2 | 1996 |
| NASCAR Racing 1999 Edition | 1998 |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Racing | 1999 |
| NASCAR Racing 3 | 1999 |
| NASCAR Legends | 1999 |
| NASCAR Racing 4 | 2001 |
| NASCAR Racing 2002 Season | 2002 |
| NASCAR Racing 2003 Season | 2003 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Papyrus Design Group and released by Sierra Entertainment. It is a licensed NASCAR game and the 9th and final entry in the Papyrus's NASCAR Racing series.
It was first released in North America on February 13, 2003, followed by releases in Europe and Australasia on February 15 and February 19 respectively.
The game has an extensive modding community since its release. It has a known issue where the game would crashed when running in fullscreen on a PC with insufficient system memory (See Issues unresolved). The game also need the v1.2.0.1 patch to prevent error from launching on modern systems.[2]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM disc check. Requires a key to install the retail version. | |
- Demo is available.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official 1.2.0.1 Patch is available at soggi.org.
Skip intro videos
| Instructions |
|---|
Or alternatively, delete or rename |
Game data
Game settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\players\[player name]\player.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\core.ini[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) |
- There are too many of options to edit it.
- The file
core.inican be edited too.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\players\[player name]\[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) |
- Championship mode can be saved.
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Main menu Pillarboxed 4:3. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | 65-78°, configurable in the in-game options menu | ||
| Windowed | Can be set through Config.exe. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be edited the AnisotropicLevel=* in file rend_dxg.ini |
||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always on in OpenGL mode | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Main menu capped 36fps | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Key bindings.
- The game can send a limited amount of telemetry data (Basic dashboard info) to supported software like SimHub and devices like telemetry displays through the UDP protocol, but supported software must be started before starting the game.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Certain keys with letters, numbers, arrow keys or symbols for driving cannot be bound, only binds on numeric keypads or function keys. | |
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used outside the menu. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | All menus require a mouse. | |
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Axis steering sensitivity is hard. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | Steering Wheels | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, Player Engine, Opponent Engine, Spotter/Crew, Track Surface, Crashes & Other Effects. | |
| Surround sound | 3D Audio only | |
| Subtitles | 'Text only' or 'Voice and text' set through options. Located in upper third. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 42 | |||
| Online play | ||||
VR support
| Devices | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. | ||
Issues unresolved
Game running in fullscreen on insufficient memory
- Not enough memory to play this game, causing frame rate issues.
| Free up the storage memory to play this game. As it overcrosses from installing. |
|---|
| Play this game on a windowed mode. |
|---|
Issues fixed
Texture issues in game
| Instructions to fix |
|---|
|
Pure Virtual Function Call error in Visual C++ on modern systems
| Use v1.2.0.1 patch.[citation needed][2] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8 | |
| OpenGL |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | Sierra.com |
Mods
NR2003 Mods and Carsets
- Site contains season, tracks, maps, car liveries mods and community.
- Site domain created from Weebly.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | Direct3D compatible 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G4 733 Single, 500 Dual CPU | PowerPC G4 867 |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon class, nVidia GeForce 2 16 MB of VRAM | ATI Radeon 8500, nVidia GeForce 3 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ This engine version was simply based on ISI game engine, GMotor 2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Problem with Installation : r/Nr2003 - Reddit - last accessed on 2023-05-17