NASCAR is a 2005 Stern pinball machine designed by Greg Dunlap that sold approximately 3,500 units plus 600 Dale Jr. LE variants and 500 Grand Prix variants. The game features a massive circular track spectacle, two flippers, fan layout, and numerous diverters, with a notably difficult Time Expander mechanic. Despite ranking #225 on Pinside, it has developed a cult following with some considering it one of the best overall games from Stern's 2000s era, though it has been plagued by recurring technical issues including flipper blade contact problems from defective switch blade tempering.
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NASCAR sold approximately 3,500 units in standard theme, 600 Dale Jr. Limited Edition units, and 500 Grand Prix variant units
NASCAR ranks #225 on Pinside Top 100 list
NASCAR is one of the greatest pinball machines of all time
NASCAR's circular track serves primarily spectacle function in arcade context but minimal gameplay purpose
Pinball game previously declared 'best game ever' by Alex the Waterboy in earlier Wedgehead episode
Pat Lawlor design; featured in finals group play; test car intentionally disabled; happy hour multiball; popular qualifying choice
2005 Stern pinball machine designed by Pat Lawler; featured Rusty Wallace, Ricky Rudd, Kevin Harvick; Dale Jr. is the limited edition variant
Pinball machine in qualifying; disabled car feature; popular during tournament with 14-person queue at one point
Pinball machine; same as Dale Earnhardt Jr. with different theme/branding
Stern pinball game purchased by Newhart as his first new in-box game; damaged unit led to replacement cabinet gesture from Jack Guarneri
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NASCAR is the fastest two-flipper fan layout game Pat Lawlor designed
NASCAR theme is weak/unpopular but the Pat Lawlor-designed game remains excellent value at $2,700 due to toy count and flow
Pinball title placed at Holy Moly Brewing; features five magnets and test car shot
Stern pinball racing game; referenced as prior racing pinball attempt
League event #4 in August at Lighthouse Miniature Golf
Stern pinball machine with Dale Jr. themed retheme produced in approximately 600 units in 2007
Pinball machine owned by Dale (not Jeff Parsons); Parsons plays it at least once weekly
Pinball game with difficult-to-service moving car scoop mechanism
Stern Pinball game by Pat Lawlor; #2 on list; $2,700; features moving pit crew toy; theme considered weakness
2005 Stern game (Dale Jr. variant) used as example of specific game difficult to find; Alan has been waiting for one to appear.
Licensed pinball game by Pat Lawler Designs; Greg considers it the most successful of four games in rules-playfield integration; featured at college arcade in Sioux Falls where Alex played it.
Greg Dunlap design (2005); estimated 3,500 units; Greg considers it the best overall game he worked on
2005 Stern Pinball machine; 3,500 units sold + 500 Grand Prix variants + 600 Dale Jr. LE units; ranks #225 on Pinside despite hosts' argument it deserves much higher regard; features massive circular track spectacle, two flippers, fan layout, numerous diverters
Stern pinball game available through Pinballsales.com
Stern game with flipper blade contact problems from defective switch blade tempering
Game with difficult Time Expander mechanic. Kyle mentions attempting repairs 'ten million times.'