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If you ever played Papyrus’ seminal Grand Prix Legends then you’ve read his name. Rich began working as a tester on NASCAR Racing (1994) and was with Papyrus at the end. In this interview, published in 2022, we discuss his time at the legendary studio and the design of Grand Prix Legends, including initial feelings of hurt at not being asked to join iRacing.

Video game development is full of names that have made groundbreaking steps you’ve never even heard about. Shawn Nash is a behind-the-scenes pioneer responsible for SODA Off Road Racing’s incredible physics, Papyrus’ graphical advancements and iRacing’s use of laser scan data for the physical track surfaces.

This interview with RSC, published in 2021, details his early life and career, through both his own company, Papyrus, Electronic Arts, to his time at iRacing.

 

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Sierra got their press package together. You can see the fact sheet below and download the images from the press kit here.

Publisher Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
Developer Papyrus Racing Games
Format PC CD-ROM

Product Overview
Take the wheel alongside Kevin Harvick, Dale Jr., Jeff Gordon where you’ll experience the raw power and exhilarating speed of a Winston Cup Stock Car as you race for the 2002 Championship.

Building on the highly acclaimed 3D physics engine of NASCAR Racing 4, NASCAR Racing 2002 Season’s new sound system and enhanced photo-realistic graphics capture the heart-pounding intensity of actual NASCAR racing better than ever. This latest edition to the best selling, award winning racing franchise offers brand new features to satisfy your racing addiction.

NASCAR Racing 2002 Season will feature every track in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series with teams, drivers, and sponsors of the 2002 race season. In addition, the innovative new replay editor allows users to add sound and graphics to saved replays in order to create highlight reels of their favorite races. Plus, new driving lessons will bring novice drivers up to speed, while track tours narrated by three-time NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing Champion Darrell Waltrip will help even the most seasoned veterans find the fastest way around each circuit. Both novice and seasoned drivers will experience the thrill and excitement of racing like the pros.

Product Features
* NEW! 2002 Drivers, Teams, Paint Schemes, and Sponsors
* NEW! 24 Track Tutorials narrated by 3-time Winston Cup Champion Darrell Waltrip demonstrate for you the fastest way around the track, including acceleration and braking points
* NEW! 6 Driving Lessons cover the fundamentals of driving and racing, including Basic Training, Pacing & Restarts, Pitting, Rules of the Road, Strategy & Tactics, etc.
* NEW! Replay Editor Allows you to add your own graphics, sound and other effects to your saved replays. The Driving Lessons and Track Tours that ship with the game were created with the game’s replay editor.
* NEW! NASCAR tracks (Kansas Speedway and Chicagoland Speedway) plus one original track (a 3-mile oval with no restrictor plate)
* NEW! Driving aids: digital steering assistance, show the ideal racing line.
* Improved sound and graphics
* Improved features for multiplayer server administrators

Minimum System Requirements
* Windows 98/Me/XP
* Pentium II 450
* 64 MB RAM
* 16 MB Direct 3D compatible video card
* 8x CD-ROM

Pricing and Availability
Suggested Retail Value is $49.95 and is available 2/13/02

ESRB Rating
(E) Everyone

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