Dale Earnhardt NASCAR (Johnsonverse)

Dale Earnhardt NASCAR is an American racing video game series developed by Papyrus Games for Johnson Games. Named after seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt (who also features on the games' covers and lends his expertise to the games), the series has sold more than 250 million copies. Since 2004, it has been the only officially licensed NASCAR video game series, and has influenced many NASCAR drivers. The series notably features detailed statistics and voice commentary in the style of a real NASCAR race. As of 2020, the games have made over $4.5 billion in sales, making it one of the most profitable video game series.
Johnson Games programmer Theo Keene conceived the original game in 1982, looking to create a realistic, authentic NASCAR game, and Johnson gained the NASCAR license and Earnhardt's endorsement. The first version of Dale Earnhardt NASCAR was released in July 1983, and annual versions have been released since then.
== Overview ==
=== Voice commentary ===
Commentary from real-life NASCAR broadcasters allows the player or watcher to hear the race being called as though it were a TV broadcast. Since 1990, WBC's broadcasting staff from NASCAR on WBC have provided the commentary; originally provided by Ken Squier, Ned Jarrett, and Benny Parsons, it's currently handled by a choice between either of the two WBC booths, the NASCAR on TNN booth, the ESPN SpeedWorld booth (all varying between series), MRN or PRN announcers, or track PA announcers, with Squier, Jarrett, and David Hobbs as an unlockable booth beginning in the 2004 edition; selectable hosts currently include Bill Weber (WBC), Kelly Burns (TNN), and Jerry Punch (ESPN). Various pit reporters provide commentary during the race as well. The hosts and announcers appear at the beginning and end of the race through 3D animation.
All broadcasters record thousands of lines for each installment.
=== Series overview ===
From the beginning, the series has always used real-life NASCAR drivers and teams. Dale Earnhardt mentors the player through the game, as well as providing tutorials and challenges; Earnhardt himself is also an unlockable legend driver in post-2005 games.
== 1980s ==
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR (1983) ===
The first game in the franchise, Dale Earnhardt NASCAR, was released on September 1, 1983 for arcades, Apple II, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1984 (1984) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1984 was released for Apple II, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1985 (1985) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1985 was released for Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, and MS-DOS.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1986 (1986) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1986 was released for Amiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, and MS-DOS.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1987 (1987) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1987 was released for Amiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, and MS-DOS.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1988 (1988) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1988 was released for Amiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, and MS-DOS.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1989 (1989) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1989 was released for Amiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, and MS-DOS.
==1990s==
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1990 (1990) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1990 was released for MS-DOS, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, TurboGrafx-16, and Sega Genesis in 1990. It was the first game in the series to feature commentary, provided by Ken Squier and Ned Jarrett, though said commentary is limited due to the limitations of systems at the time.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1991 (1991) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1991 was released for MS-DOS, Commodore 64, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Master System, Game Gear, TurboGrafx-16, and Sega Genesis in 1991.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1992 (1992) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1992 was released for MS-DOS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Gear, TurboGrafx-16, and Sega Genesis in 1992.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1993 (1993) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1993 was released for MS-DOS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Gear, Sega Genesis, and Sega CD in 1993. This was the first Dale Earnhardt NASCAR game to be released during Speedweeks, a tradition that continues to this day (with the exception of new consoles that release).
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1994 (1994) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1994 was released for MS-DOS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Gear, Sega Genesis, and Sega CD in 1994. This game adds starting lineups and brief pre-race scenes featuring the end of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and military flyovers.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1995 (1995) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1995 was released for MS-DOS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Gear, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, and PlayStation in 1995. All versions contain 20 Winston Cup Series drivers (Davey Allison, John Andretti, Jeff Burton, Ward Burton, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Terry Labonte, Mark Martin, Tim Richmond, and TBA), three legends (Benny Parsons, Richard Petty, and Cale Yarborough), and four Busch Series drivers; victory lane animations are added in all versions as well.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1996 (1996) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1996 was released for PC, Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Gear, PlayStation and Sega Saturn. All versions feature 24 RCA Cup Series drivers, three legends, four Busch Series drivers, and four Craftsman Truck Series drivers; alternate paint schemes and testing schemes make their debut in all versions except the Game Boy version. 
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1997 (1997) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1997 was released for PC, Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. This game introduces the Fire Challenges, which involve playing real-life scenarios with real-life drivers, as well as meeting a required time for a track, passing cars, and drafting, among others.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1998 (1998) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1998 was released for PC, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn. This game introduces the Earnhardt Cards, which unlock special paint schemes, fantasy tracks, fantasy drivers, among others through winning races or completing challenges.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1999 (1999) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 1999 was released for PC, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and Dreamcast.
==2000s==
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2000 (2000) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2000 was released for PC, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and PlayStation 2. This game adds post-victory burnouts and the Paint Booth and Trophy Room features; in addition, the Director's Mode feature is added in PC versions.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2001 (2001) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2001 was released for PC, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance. All versions had 46 RCA Cup Series drivers and eleven legends (Bobby Allison, Buddy Baker, Neil Bonnett, Junior Johnson, Elmo Langley, Tiny Lund, Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, and Cale Yarborough), and fully add the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2002 (2002) ===
Widely known as one of the greatest Dale Earnhardt NASCAR games of all time, Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2002 features 46 RCA Cup Series drivers and the same eleven legend drivers from the previous game, with the additions of Ned Jarrett, Lee Petty, Donnie Allison, Mario Andretti, Richard Childress, Tim Flock, A. J. Foyt, Harry Gant, Janet Guthrie, James Hylton, Bobby Issac, David Pearson, Fireball Roberts, Wendell Scott, Herb Thomas, and Joe Weatherly; because of the additional legends, they were split off into an unlockable Legends Series, originally using the then-current Cup Series cars before switching to different car models for each driver in 2010, as well as competing on older versions of NASCAR tracks such as the Daytona beach course and a dirt version of North Wilkesboro Speedway. It was released for PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Advance. 
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2003 (2003) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2003 was released for PC, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance; it was the last released for the PlayStation. It was considered a transitional release before the next game, only updating the drivers, paint schemes, schedule, challenges, and music, as well as the ability to save mid-race. Also, Dave Marcis was added to the Legends roster, having made his final NASCAR start at the previous year's Daytona 500.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2004 (2004) ===
Released for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, and PC, this release is the first under Papyrus' exclusive NASCAR license, as well as the first game in the franchise for PC (succeeding the NASCAR Racing series). It fully adds the regional Featherlite Modified Tour, production cars (including the Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang GT, and Daytona Prototype, among others), the ability to save replay data while accelerating time, an option to start the race by driving to the field from pit road, and a new, more in-depth career mode called Fight to the Top. The new career mode starts players in the Featherlite Modified Series after successfully beating Earnhardt in a challenge at Daytona, from which they move up the ladder through the Craftsman Truck Series, Busch Series, and finally, the RCA Cup Series; the player can select an agent from a directory to give tips and updates (each agent has a different level of impact on the driver's influence and ego, and better agents can be selected as the player progresses through a series), and can either buy or start up their own team in each series, handling various aspects such as sponsorship, drivers, pit crews (including different crew chief and spotter voices), R&D, engine building, fabrication, aero, equipment, team branding, public relations, and merchandising, among others; showdowns, charity races, autograph sessions, and the ability to change the driver's gear (hat/helmet, firesuit, and sunglasses) are included as well, as are interviews with media reporters. Post-race cinematics were also introduced, with different animations depending on the driver's finishing position, actions, alliances, or rivalries.
The Busch Series is referred to in this game as the NASCAR National Series (in reference to its former name, NASCAR Busch Grand National Series), as the game would receive an M rating from the ESRB for advertising an alcoholic beverage (though alcoholic sponsors are accessible via an age verification system). The game introduces features such as Share Draft, Intimidate, a reputation system, and fantasy sponsors such as Knights and 52 Racing Shoes (primarily appearing in lower series as smaller sponsors), and unlike prior games from other companies, has actual manufacturers for the Truck and Modified series; in prior games, all trucks are unmarked, and the Modified cars have no markings identifying their manufacturer, while in this game, the trucks have proper manufacturer identification (Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, and the new Toyota Tundra), and Featherlite Modifieds have markings and information regarding the type of engine underneath the hood (available engine options for the Modifieds are Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Pontiac, Lincoln, and Mercury); in addition, this game has all of the 2004 Modified drivers such as Mike Stefanik, Doug Coby, and Tony Hirschman.
Most of the fantasy tracks such as Sawmill Raceway were dropped, with a few new fantasy tracks based on real-life tracks introduced, including Red Ball Raceway (based on Mansfield Motorsports Park), Levi Strauss Signature Speedway (based on Concord Speedway), and Dodge Raceway Stadium (based on Bowman-Gray Stadium). Starting in this game, the PC versions of the games feature both "Arcade" and "Simulation" settings; said settings would be incorporated into the console versions beginning in the eighth generation.
Four fantasy drivers are available from the start in all series: Fred Jones (#86 Papyrus Chevrolet), Sheldon Weston (#126 WBC Dodge), Bob Espnoza (#178 ESPN Ford), and Norville Nash (#183 TNN Dodge), with the other fantasy drivers being unlockables; an option is available to make them AI opponents.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2005 (2005) ===
Released for PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, and PC, this release brings several new features, including the Team Communicator, the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series (where players can run either street stocks, dirt late models, or super stock; dirt late models have their own dirt physics), the NASCAR Howard Johnson's SUV Series, the NASCAR Arby's Convertible Series, and improved Fight to the Top mode with a new prologue (which involves Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Michael Waltrip attempting to pass the tandem of Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson; after Waltrip wrecks, Earnhardt Jr. must win the race for DEI), factory support, the ability to hire multiple drivers for a team, a greater variety of potential drivers to hire (including real-world drivers), and the ability to purchase older cars (such as Lincoln Continentals or Mercury Sables, though the player will receive no factory support for these cars and will have to get creative), as well as starting at the Dodge Weekly Racing Series. In addition, qualifying sessions now show a bar showing where the player is about to qualify in the field, and players now have the option to compete in two events on the same day if they race in multiple series. Red Ball Raceway and Dodge Raceway Stadium were also dropped in favor of their real-life counterparts, Mansfield Motorsports Park and Bowman-Gray Stadium, and Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez was added exclusively for the Busch Series (though it's also unlockable for the RCA Cup Series). Also, custom drivers/cars created in the Paint Booth can now be teammates, and black flags are introduced as an option; the UPS Truck is also introduced as an alternate paint scheme for UPS-sponsored drivers. Finally, the player can connect a USB headset into their console to communicate with the crew chief and spotter directly.
Eighth-generation versions also feature on-track scoring displays that are updated to reflect the current top-ten, and jumbotrons that display the player's view.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2006 (2006) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2006 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Game Boy Advance, Xbox, GameCube, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. The game introduces improved multiplayer and online play modes, Dynamic Driver Attributes and a Variable Driver Attribute System, as well as AI drivers also getting pit road penalties and simulated practice and qualifying results if races in Fight to the Top are skipped; the Allstate Qualifiers are also introduced for players who wish to start in higher series, consisting of drivers meeting set lap times to unlock contracts in higher series. By making certain moves while racing the player gains skill points and fills an adrenaline meter which can increase driver attributes, but other moves can decrease skill points and adrenaline. The game also introduced the Allstate Good Hands Driver Award (which is earned once the driver's Skill Point meter is 80% or higher during a Fight to the Top race), a RaceBreaker feature which allows players to see the holes in the track to help make their way through the pack, and a greater variety of custom car sponsors, as well as the ability to design a team logo in the Paint Booth and Fight to the Top. Finally, motion blur is added to give a greater sense of speed.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2007 (2007) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2007 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, GameCube, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. The Vehicle Telemetry Visor (VTV) and License Challenges (a series of challenges designed to increase the player's skill that unlock special Earnhardt Cards) debut in this game. Also, if a driver in Fight to the Top retires and doesn't have a replacement, the player has the option to use their number. Finally, the player can select their Fight to the Top driver's country of origin, as well as scan their face.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2008 (2008) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2008 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. A story is added to Fight to the Top in the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC versions, including a prologue in which the player driver wins a dirt race (the dirt track used varies every year; in this installment it is Eldora Raceway) and is discovered by Dale Earnhardt (who gives a list of potential agents to choose), interviews before and after each race, and scenes featuring conversations with reporters, fans, teammates, team owners, sponsor representatives, Earnhardt, and Ace; these interactions depend on the driver's Hero/Villain ratings, and the player driver is either referred to by their initials or (in their rookie season) as "that new driver". Also added are deals for the driver's helmet, firesuit, shoe, and clothing suppliers, as well as options for the driver's voice.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2009 (2009) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2009 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. The Camping World East and West Series were added, while the PC version introduced the Track Builder feature, which allows players to create their own racetracks; it would be added to the console versions beginning with the eighth generation. Also, next-gen versions allow players to select paint types (such as matte and gloss paint) for custom cars.
==2010s==
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2010 (2010) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2010 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PC. Options for different Victory Lane cutscene animations are added.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2011 (2011) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2011 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. The Team Communicator was updated with more complex commands, and players in Fight to the Top can fire real drivers from teams they buy.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2012 (2012) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2012 was released for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC.
Starting with this game, the ARCA Racing Series is added (though only in seventh-generation versions and above), and the player's Fight to the Top character has a second outfit they wear when they're not racing; there are a number of clothing options to choose from. Also, the player can now design the team's firesuits and pit stalls, injuries, provisionals, and DNQs are added (though in the Simulation setting and optional), the player has the option to upgrade their team's shop as they get more money and prestige, teams can require drivers to compete full-time in one series and part-time in another series as a contract clause, and other drivers and teams now send social media posts at the player (who also receives praises or complaints from fans about driving style and accomplishments).
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2013 (2013) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2013 was released for PlayStation 2 (marking the final game in the franchise to be released on the system), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. The Director's Mode and Track Builder features from PC versions are added to eighth-generation consoles, and the player can drive in the garage area. Also, random events that affect performance (such as a key crew member or executive departing) are added to Fight to the Top.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2014 (2014) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2014 was released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. Adjustable weather and temperatures were added from the PC versions.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2015 (2015) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2015 was released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. Starting with this game, the player driver in Fight to the Top has a different name selection system: rather than their names being entered, a massive variety of names is available to choose from, and the player can decide its spelling and pronunciation separately; a wide selection of nicknames is available as well, which the player driver is now referred to most of the time.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2016 (2016) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2016 was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PC. With this game, players can now drive to and from the garage area during practice, as well as pull into victory lane after winning.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2017 (2017) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2017 was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Drivers who start on the pole are automatically assigned the first stall.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2018 (2018) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2018 was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2019 (2019) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2019 was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Animations for the driver getting in and out of their cars were added, along with realistic window nets. 
==2020s==
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2020 (2020) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2020 was released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A Podcasts app was added for Fight to the Top, with specially-recorded episodes of podcast series such as The Dale Jr. Download, Door Bumper, Clear and Actions Detrimental that talk about the player's actions, as well as a Replays app showing saved replays during the course of Fight to the Top.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2021 (2021) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2021 was released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2022 (2022) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2022 was released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2023 (2023) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2023 was released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
=== Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2024 (2024) ===
Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2024 was released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
==License history and spinoffs==
=== NASCAR SuperTrucks (1995) ===
NASCAR SuperTrucks was released in 1995 to promote the then-new NASCAR SuperTruck Series by Craftsman (now Craftsman Truck Series). The front cover features Ron Hornaday Jr., and the game features 24 drivers.
=== CASCAR Champions (2000) ===
In 2000, CASCAR Champions was released. The game featured 18 drivers.
=== NASCAR: Elite Division (2001) ===
NASCAR: Elite Division was released in 2001. It has eight drivers, including Ken Schrader, who is on the front cover.
=== eRacing: The Interactive Disc (2001) ===
In 2001, Papyrus Games made an interactive disc for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titled eRacing: The Interactive Disc. It features four NASCAR demos, an IROC demo, two Formula One demos, a drag racing demo, two USAC demos, a dirt racing demo, a monster truck demo, and a motorcycle demo. One of these demos was of Dale Earnhardt NASCAR 2001, in which the player races as Earnhardt at Daytona.
=== Ultimate NASCAR (2015) ===
==Earnhardt Championship==
Starting in 1999, a mode named Earnhardt Championship was added in the games as a full-season mode.
== Annual events ==
=== Earnhardt Cup ===
The Earnhardt Cup is a single elimination tournament held on the most current edition of Dale Earnhardt NASCAR.
=== Earnhardt Daytona 500 simulation ===
Since 2004, Johnson has run a simulation of the Daytona 500 using the latest game in the Dale Earnhardt NASCAR series and announced the result.
== Earnhardt Online Mode ==
In 2006, a mode was added named Earnhardt Online Mode.
== Earnhardt MyTeam ==
In 2007, a mode was added named Earnhardt MyTeam.
== Soundtracks ==
=== Race Weekend ===
* RCA Cup Series (2004-2007)
* RCA Cup Series (2008-)
* Busch Series (2004-2007)
* Busch Series (2008-2014)
* Craftsman Truck Series (2004-2007)
* Craftsman Truck Series (2008-2014)
* Whelen Modified Tour (2004-2007)
* Whelen Modified Tour (2008-2014)
=== Challenges ===
* Pre-Challenge (2007-2014)
* Challenge Passed (2007-2014)
* Challenge Failed (2007-2014)
=== Victory Lane ===
* "Boom Town" by Edd Kalehoff (2004-2007)
== Paint Booth/Career sponsors ==
=== Real ===
* 3 Musketeers
* 5-Hour Energy
* 7-Eleven
* Aaron's
* ABC
* ACDelco
* Action
* ADT
* Adult Swim
* Advent Health
* Aeroquip
* Albertson's
* All-Pro
* AlliedSignal 
* Allstate
* Alltel
* Ally
* Alon
* American Ethanol
* Ameriquest
* Amtrak
* Anker
* Apple
* AOL
* Arby's
* Army National Guard
* AT&T
* Autolite
* A&W Restaurants
* A&W Root Beer
* Axalta
* AZCentral.com
* Banana Republic
* Bank of America
* Barbie
* Barnes & Noble
* Barq's Root Beer
* Bass Pro Shops
* Bissell
* Blockbuster
* Blue Emu
* Bojangle's
* Bosch
* Brand Power
* Bryant
* Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
* Burger King
* Burl Energy
* Cabela's
* Camping World
* Can-Am
* Carl's Jr.
* CarQuest
* Cars.com
* Cartoon Network
* Caterpillar
* Champion Machinery
* Champion Spark Plugs
* Chatham
* Cheerios
* Cheese Nips
* Cheez-It
* Chef Boyardee
* Chevrolet
* Chevy Trucks
* Chuck E. Cheese's
* Cingular
* Circle K
* Circuit City
* Citgo
* Clean Event
* Clevite
* CMOG
* Coca-Cola
* Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
* Columbia Sportswear
* Comcast
* Comedy Central
* Compare
* Comp Cams
* Continental Airship Lines
* Continental Rail
* Continental Shipping Lines
* Converse
* Corning
* Craftsman
* Cruise America
* Cunard Line
* Dairy Queen/DQ
* Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
* Delphi
* Denny's
* Detective Jenny
* DeVilbiss
* Dickey's Barbecue Pit
* Dickies
* Diet Coke
* Diet Pepsi
* DiGiorno
* DirecTV
* Dirty Mo Media
* Dish
* Disney
* Dixie
* Dodge
* Dog n Suds
* Dollar General
* Dollar Tree
* Donald Duck
* DoorDash
* Dr Pepper
* Domino's
* DuPont
* Dunkin'
* Dura Lube
* EasyCare
* ESPN
* Exide
* Exxon
* Featherlite
* Facebook
* Family Dollar
* Family Video
* Farmer's Insurance
* FedEx
* Filter Time
* Fina
* Firestone
* Five Guys
* Flagstar
* Fleetwood
* Folgers
* Food City
* Food Lion
* Ford
* Ford Trucks
* Fort Worth Star-Telegram
* Fort Worth Denton County
* Freeform
* Frito-Lay
* Gander Outdoors
* Gargoyles
* Gatorade
* GEICO
* General Mills
* General Motors
* Georgia Pacific
* Georgia Power
* Global
* Goodyear
* Goodyear Blimp
* Goody's
* Goofy
* Grainger
* Great Clips
* Guthrie's
* Hamburger Helper
* Hanna-Barbera
* Hardee's
* Harvey Comics
* Hasbro
* Hefty
* Heinz
* HendrickCars.com
* Hershey's
* Hewlett Packard
* Hills Bros. Coffee
* Holiday Inn
* Holley
* Home Depot
* Home Depot Racing
* Honda
* Hoosier
* Hooters
* Hot Topic
* Howard Johnson's
* Hulu
* Hunt Brothers Pizza
* IBM
* ICI
* In-N-Out Burger
* Instagram
* Interstate Batteries
* iRacing
* Ito-Yokado
* Jack in the Box
* Janiking
* Jegs
* Jerr-Dann
* Jesel
* JG Wentworth
* Jim Henson's Muppets
* Jimmy Dean
* Jimmy John's
* JVC
* Keen Parts
* Kenny Rogers Roasters
* Kendall Motor Oil
* KFC
* Kidde
* Kikkoman
* Kingsford
* Kit Kat
* Kleenex
* Kmart
* K&N
* Kobalt Tools
* Kodak
* Kraft
* Krispy Kreme
* Kroger
* KU Med
* Lance Snacks
* Lance Thunder Chips
* Lincoln
* Lipton
* Little Debbie
* Lone Star Health
* Long John Silver's
* Lowe's
* Lucas Oil
* Mac Tools
* Maruchan
* Marvel
* Mattel
* Maxell
* Maxwell House
* MBNA
* McDonald's
* MCI
* Mechanix Wear
* Menards
* Mickey Mouse
* Milky Way
* Milky Way and the Galaxy Girls
* Minnie Mouse
* Miss Vickie's
* M&M's
* Mobil
* Monster Energy
* Monster Trucks
* Monster World
* Monte Carlo
* Moog
* Moon Rockin' Pizza
* Mopar
* Motorola
* Mountain Dew
* Mountain Dew Amp
* MRN
* Mr. Pibb
* MTV
* My Little Pony
* My Little Pony: Equestria Girls
* MySpace
* Nabisco
* NAPA
* NASCAR
* NASCAR.com
* Nationwide
* Navellier
* Netflix
* Netscape
* Nextel
* Nike
* Nikon
* Nissan
* No Fear
* North Wilkesboro Speedway
* Office Depot
* Old Spice
* O'Reilly Auto Parts
* Oreo
* The Orleans
* Outback Steakhouse
* Overland Motor Coach
* Panasonic
* Papa Johns
* Papyrus Games
* Pasqually's Pizza & Wings
* PayDay
* Pennzoil
* Pepsi
* Perrier
* Pfizer
* Phoenix International Raceway
* Pibb Xtra
* Pilot Travel Centers
* Pizza Hut
* Pontiac
* Popeyes
* Pop Secret
* Powerade
* Prestone
* Price Chopper
* PrimeStar
* Racing Champions
* Raising Cane's
* Raybestos
* RCA
* RC Cola
* Realtree
* Red Baron
* Red Bull
* Reddit
* Reese's
* Rheem
* Richard Petty Driving Experience
* Richmond Raceway
* Ritz
* The Rock-afire Explosion
* Rowdy Energy
* Safety Kleen
* Sam's Club
* Sam's Town
* Samsung
* Scooby-Doo
* Sears
* Sega
* Shell
* ShowBiz Pizza Place
* ShowBiz Pizza Time
* Simpson
* Sirius XM
* SKF
* Slim Jim
* Smithfield
* Snap-on
* Snickers
* SoldUSA.com 
* Sonic the Hedgehog 
* Sparkle
* Speed
* Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
* Sprint
* Sprite
* Sprout
* Square D
* Stacker 2
* Staples
* Starbucks
* Star Wars
* State Farm
* Steel
* STP
* Subway
* Sunoco
* SunTrust
* Super 8
* Sylvania
* Tabasco
* Taco Bell
* Target
* TaxSlayer
* Team Texas
* Texaco
* Thomas Pacconi Classics
* Tide
* T-Mobile
* TNN
* Tony's
* Topps
* Toro Company
* Tosco
* Toshiba-Skipco
* Toyota
* Toys R Us
* Transformers
* TranSouth
* Triangle Rental Car
* Tropicana
* True Value
* Twitter
* Twix
* Twizzlers
* UAW
* Uber Eats
* Unilever
* Unocal 76
* UPS
* USAC
* US Air Force
* US Army
* US Coast Guard
* US Marines
* US Navy
* US Space Force
* Valero
* Valvoline
* Van Camp's Beans
* Van Chevrolet
* Verizon
* Walmart
* Waste Management
* WBC
* Wendy's
* Western Auto
* Whataburger
* Whelen
* White Castle
* Whitetails Unlimited
* WinCraft
* Winn-Dixie
* Wonder Bread
* World of Outlaws
* World Wide Technology
* Wrangler
* Wrigley's
* WWE
* Xfinity
* Yahoo!
* YMCA
* YouTube
* Ziploc
* Zippo
* ZLG
* Z-Max
=== Fantasy ===
* 52 Racing Shoes
* A Foot Ahead Racing Pedals
* Andy Boy Batteries
* ASH Fire Extinguishers
* B4 Car Parts
* Bare Race Wear
* Bob's Wire Fencing
* Born Free Fence Co.
* Bowleg Tack Shop
* Broken Heart Dating Service
* Bubba's House of Hubcaps
* Cletus's Engine Diagnostics
* Cobblers Bakery
* Coffee Blasts Cereal
* ConduCaire Vent Systems
* Courtesy Coils
* Creepies Spider Ranch
* Danglers Bait Shop
* DCSpark
* Dr. Cranium Helmets for Racing
* EasyMix Carburetors
* Good Buddy CB Radios
* Heavy Breathers Air Cleaners
* Home Run Generators
* Hometown Quality Fresh Milk
* Hugger Oranges
* Jed's Campgrounds
* Jimmy Built Compressors
* Joe's Snow Blowers
* Kings Spray Booths
* Knights Muffler Bearings
* Lawless Root Beer
* Lemon Luxury Auto Sales
* Lockjaw Lemon Tarts
* Mixwell Fuel Pumps
* Mucho Gas Additive
* Mum's the Word Public Library Supplies
* NeeHi Septic Service
* Not Me Mufflers
* Not-cho Nacho's
* Nugget Ranch Fried Chicken
* Outtake Intake Systems
* Pipe 'N Hot Headers
* Poppa Squat Race Seats
* RDA Throttle Bodies
* Reed's Weed & Feed
* Romeo's Alternators - Keeping the spark alive
* Ron Waste Disposal
* Shark Bait Surf Shoppe
* Showstopper Graphix
* Simian's Petting Zoo
* Sparky's Ignitions
* Spindall Gear Lube
* Turtle Juice Octane Boost
* Uncle Handy's Gloves for Racing
* Vibraban Harmonic Balancers
* Which Way Global Guidance Systems
* Whittmans Go-Kart Repair
* Whoa Nelly Brake Shoes
* Wilson Harnesses - When you need to be held...
* ZAP Spark Plugs
* Zombie Tachometers
== Miscellaneous ==
* The save icons for the PlayStation 2 versions (from 2000 to 2013) are as follows:
** Main game: Earnhardt's car, which rocks back and forth; its paint scheme changes every year, with post-2005 games using his primary paint scheme as a legend driver
** Paint Booth: A #103 car sponsored by the game itself and based on Earnhardt's paint scheme (which is also a custom car preset)
** Career/Fight to the Top: Earnhardt's helmet
** Race: A waving checkered flag with the game's logo
** Season: A Daytona 500 trophy
** Settings: A black drawer toolbox
** Bio: An open book with the game's cover, along with photos of Earnhardt's cars
==See also==
* Gallery
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