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Drive NASCAR's 2020 stock cars across 39 tracks, tune your setup, and build a career toward the Cup Series championship.
Released 09 Jul 2020
Race 39 Tracks
Practice Without AI
Tune Stock-Car Setups
NASCAR Heat 5 challenges you to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Features all the official teams, drivers and cars from the three NASCAR National Series as well as the Xtreme Dirt Tour, racing on 39 authentic tracks.
Developed by 704Games Company · Published by Motorsport Games









NASCAR Heat 5 puts you behind the wheel of official teams, drivers, and cars from three NASCAR National Series and the Xtreme Dirt Tour. Its career mode challenges you to work toward the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Race across 39 authentic tracks in Quick Race or career events. In Test Session, practice without AI opponents, adjust your car setup, and work on your driving.
Career statistics track results such as average start and finish, while car setup options let you tailor the vehicle to a track and your driving style. The game also includes split-screen and online multiplayer modes.
Reviews often describe the racing as fun and accessible, with enjoyable position battles and a career mode that lets players progress through different series. Some also appreciate the roster, tracks, and driving options. Other reviews criticize the aging presentation, repetitive play, uneven AI, and car handling; reports also conflict about whether online multiplayer is available.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 67 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | Yes |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |