NASCAR, THQ, and GBC

THQ has announced the release of NASCAR 2000 for the Game Boy Color. Based on NASCAR racing, NASCAR 2000 for the GBC offers a racing experience for fans of all ages. Licensed by Electronic Arts and developed by Software Creations, NASCAR 2000 is now available at major retail outlets nationwide.

"As the top third-party publisher for Game Boy Color, THQ is pleased to add NASCAR 2000 to our extensive library of Game Boy Color products," said Alison Locke, senior vice president of marketing and sales for THQ.

NASCAR 2000 lets players race with more than 25 NASCAR drivers, including Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart, on 16 authentic NASCAR tracks. Each car can be fine-tuned as players race in full season mode for the championship. Other features include pit stops, where racers can customize their cars by fueling up and adjusting wheel lock, shocks, and spoilers. NASCAR 2000 is link-cable compatible for two-player racing action and includes battery backup so racers can save game progress.