NASCAR 08 is the eleventh installment of the EA Sports' NASCAR video game series. It was developed by EA Tiburon and released on July 23 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3. This is the earliest that EA has released a NASCAR game. It also marks the first time the original Xbox has been excluded from the NASCAR lineup since NASCAR 2001. Tony Stewart is on the cover marking his third appearance on the cover of an EA Sports NASCAR game. The cover in the PAL region features Juan Pablo Montoya.

NASCAR's new Car of Tomorrow as well as the current car are present in the game, although the Car of Tomorrow is generic (no separate manufacturers). The option is available to race the current car or the Car of Tomorrow in every NEXTEL Cup Series event. ESPN's NASCAR coverage is also integrated into the game. Crew chief dialog for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game was recorded by Chad Knaus. The Whelen Modified Series is not included in PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game, but is still present in the PlayStation 2 version.

Like previous NASCAR video game titles, alcohol sponsors do not appear in the game. The most notable example of this is the NASCAR Busch Series, which is referred to as the NASCAR National Series (in reference to Busch Grand National Series, a previous name of the series), along with a changed series logo. Where an alcohol sponsor would normally appear on a car, now we have the team and the driver's name, or an alternate primary sponsor.

Codes

Unlock EA Sports Car
Input the following as a driver's name in Earn Your Stripes Mode (It is case sensitive):

First: EASports Last: Car - Unlocks EA SPorts Car

Passwords

Wal-Mart Car and Track
Enter the following as a name (must be in Earn Your Stripes for the name field)

First Name: Walmart - Last Name: Everyday - Wal-Mart Car and Track

Here's a great wreck at the Daytona race: