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While I am not a fan, NASCAR keeps getting bigger and bigger. ESPN has decided to make NASCAR one of it’s three driving engines of 2007, opting to drop their “Only Sports” campaign. Now Electronic Arts is getting into the mix, big time, with MASCAR ‘08. Next year’s flagship racing game will feature two-time NEXTEL NASCAR CUP Series champion Tony Stewart on the cover.

“Being on the cover of NASCAR 08 is an honor for me and my team,” said Stewart, driver of the No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing. “I am really impressed with the next generation game features and graphics - the realism and authenticity are amazing.”

As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR’s biggest stars. Gain new experiences during every race then modify your car’s handling with over 40 tuning options to truly master every track. Share your setups with NASCAR’s gaming community, then challenge the field in live races with up to 16 players online. Experience tomorrow’s racing today in NASCAR 08.

NASCAR 08 will be on store shelves this summer and is rated “E” for (Everyone). The game will be available on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360

Read [EA Sports]