NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup is a racing simulator published by EA Sports in September 2004 for PlayStation 2, Nintendo Gamecube and Xbox. It is the eighth game of Electronic Arts' NASCAR series and dropped the word Thunder from the title, the first game in the series to do so since NASCAR 2001. Kevin Harvick appeared on the cover. Unlike previous entries, which would normally add a few extra features but leave most of the game identical to its predecessor, the game brought massive change to the series.

One example is the inclusion of NASCAR series other than the NEXTEL Cup; the Busch Series (referred to as the National Series because of rules prohibiting alcohol advertising in games), the Craftsman Truck Series and the Featherlite (now Whelen Modified) Tour. More examples include the implementation of NASCAR's new Chase for the Cup points system and Fight to the Top mode, where you control a custom driver throughout his career. This was the last NASCAR game released for the Nintendo Gamecube. Here's a series of passwords that you'll find extremely useful throughout the game:

Passwords

Misc. Passwords
Enter the following as your name, note that the passwords are case-sensitive.

Walmart NASCAR - $10,000,000 in Chase for the Cup

MakeMe Famous - 10,000,000 Fans

You TheMan - 2,000,000 Prestige Points

Dodge Stadium - All Dodge Events

Mr.Clean Racing - All Mr. Clean Cars

Walmart Exclusive - Lakeshore Drive

The Intimidator - Unlock Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

Clean Crew - Unlock Mr. Clean Pit Crew

GetIn TheZone - Unlocks Auto Zone Cars

Race Dodge - Unlocks Dodge Cars

Levi Strauss153 - Unlocks Levi Strauss Cars

OldSpice Motorsports - Unlocks Old Spice Cars

OldSpice Venue - Unlocks Old Spice Track

Unlockables

Unlock Dale Earnhardt
When you choose your favorite driver, choose Dale Earnhardt as your favorite driver. This will unlock his car and can be used anytime. Enjoy the ride, speed demons!