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This is the stock car racing section of The Pits, all devoted to Papyrus's NASCAR 1 & 2 Racing. Everything that deals with these excellent sims can be found from this page...FAQs, Touring Cars, other utilities and patches. If you want to see our Muliplayer stuff, check out the Multiplayer page...all the tips and tricks you need.
FAQ Quikfix Guide
N2 GARAGE
NOTE: Older utilities and ICR1 and N1 programs located in the archives. Each program should have a text file on how to install it included in the zip. Refer to that for installation. Please do not email us about technical problems/installation questions on programs not written by us. In that file should be the original author's email...please contact them for any other problems. NEW USERS: You will need to get a zip utility to use these programs.
PITS STUFF
Download The Pits new background for Win95...just click on it, when it loads, right click and select 'set as wallpaper'. 640x480 version here. *NEW* The Pits Title Screen for N2 - Chris Shearburn
Follow the instructions, and you will see "The Pits" when you first get into N2! Great utility...The Pits Win95 Theme!! - Jan Kohl
The Pits Win95 Theme is here! Complete with backgrounds, startup and shutdown screens, pointers, desktop icons, and an easy one-click installation!*UPDATED* The Pits GP2, NASCAR I & II race cars - Neil Jedrzejewski, Jan Kohl, Brian Simpson, Roberto Reboucas, and Jeff Copperthite
Add The Pits cars to your car sets...Look out, they're liable to be the fastest ones there...
MISCELLANEOUS
1 MAR 98 LP editor for N2/ICR2 V4.0- Robert Szikszo
Robert's new utility will take replays from NASCAR 1 and ICR2 and convert them to .lp files..makes it easier to fix AI for the tracks. [38 k]17 JAN 98 Set refresh rates for DOS sims - Sierra/Royce Liao
Having problems with running in DOS mode? This utility will allow you to set your refresh rate for DOS programs...you need to run it before you start your DOS game. [9 k]17 JAN 98 Fix for Win95 key interruption - Microsoft
Had that inadvertant boot from N2 when you hit that Win95 key? Doh! Here's the fix..install DOSWINKY, and see directions on our Multiplayer page. [580 k]29 DEC 97 Fix for DOS mode Rendition - Royce Liao
This program is for Rendition users who are having problems running DOS sims in DOS mode with newer Rendition cards. [17 k]REMOVED Qual Order - Sealsoft
This is another great utility, which allows offline racing leagues to have their members qualify against the computer, send in their times, then create a new qualifying order, based on the member's times. NOTE: We've removed this file at Sealsoft's request, due to the possibility of racers changing their qual order in offline leagues. However, Sealsoft will be publishing a new version which we will bring you in it's entirety when it's completed.*NEW* Winmip V1.1 - Klaus Hörbrand
Excellent utility will unpack your .dat files, and allow you to convert mips, srbs, mi4s, ect to .bmps for editing. Will then convert them back and repack your .dat file! NOTE: You must agree to the following terms and conditions prior to downloading this file. You agree not to post this program without the prior permission of the original author or The Pits. You agree not to use this program to promote copyright violations or piracy (please see the NPN page for more details), and you agree not to post files containing copyrighted or pirated material. If your browser does not accurately save this file, make sure you change the extension to ".zip"*NEW* Track records for N1/N2/ICR2 - David Noonan
Great program, will extract your best track laps from the records.txt, and also the AI's. Creates an output file viewable in any spreadsheet program.LP editor for N2/ICR2 V4.0- Robert Szikszo
Robert's done an excellent job creating an LP file editor, takes a little practice, but can edit .lp files quickly after reading the directions.N2/ICR2 Calendar Editor - Juergen Hiller
Automated Calendar Editor takes all the guesswork out of changing those races...will do ANY track that is in the track directory. Win 3.1 version here.T1 Spring Fix - Keith Bolin
Having problems with broken T1 springs? Here's the fix!Dat file pack/unpacker - Corey Rueckheim
Want to check out what's in those .dat files? Here's the tool!Savegame Program - Jan Kohl
This is a DOS NASCAR/Indycar save program. It will save all of your config files, your .pcx files, your championship season, all the replays and setups in all your different tracks, even ones that have been converted from Indycar to NASCAR and visa-versa. Thanks to Papyrus for the source.
NASCAR II
NASCAR I files in ARCHIVES18 APR 98 N2 Replay Telemetry II - Christopher Lund - Sealsoft
This new version of the program allows you to import N2 replays, and then view them as a 2 dimensional graph. You can then save them as telemetry files. Excellent for checking your best lap times. Works on N2 converted tracks and Bullrun/Redrock. Windows 3.1 version here. Go to Sealsoft Works.[1.4 M]
18 APR 98 N2 Truck Body - Christopher Lund - Sealsoft
Chris has done a superb job with this body, and it looks real sharp mashing fenders at Richmond. [90 K]
11 APR 98 N2 Crewchief- Brian "Dutch" VanderReyden
Great program for people to set up their N2 car. It asks you questions, then will adjust your setup for you. Lifesaver to those of you having problems understanding what to do to your car. Go to Brian's page. [890 K]11 APR 98 N2 Garage- Ian Withycombe
Lets you manage your setups, copy to .txt, clipboard, ect... [171 K]11 APR 98 New Decals for N2- Casey Comer
New decal sheet for N2...has installer. [144 K]11 APR 98 Logos for Daytona- Toni Lassila
Logos for the Daytona 500 and Pepsi 400 1998 races. [26 K]17 MAR 98 NASCAR II 3dfx patch- Papyrus
Beta version of the 3dfx patch, requires 16 Meg RAM and 3dfx card. [1.4 M]2 FEB 98 NASCAR modified template- John Chapman
Nice looking template to turn your car into a NASCAR Modified..[4 k]2 FEB 98 Stock car engine graphics- Gregory Fedoruk
Excellent utility by Greg, changes the engine graphics to look more like a real stock car. [62 k]2 FEB 98 Hoosier tires- Gregory Fedoruk
This changes the tire graphics to look like Hoosier tires for other racing series. [78 k]Updated 21 Jan 98 Paintkit Assistant - Chris Frederick
Paintkit assistant is a document written on how to create excellent looking cars using the Paintkit with other freeware utilites. Palattes included.21 Jan 98 1998 Winston Cup carset for NROS- Chris Frederick
Chris has been working hard, and already has alot of the 1998 cars finished. This special set has been reworked so that the numbers match the numbers from the original NROS set, but have the WC driver's cars.[1.7 M]21 Jan 98 1987 Ford Thunderbird body- Bill Herz and Jake Veldhuizen
Just drop this into the nascar2/cars directory, and you've got a nice looking '87 Tbird body. [82 k]21 Jan 98 Logos for the 1998 Brickyard 400- Anonymous
This includes the logos for the 1998 Brickyard 400, already sized and converted to fit into the Indy track. Just drop into the /tracks/indy directory. [52 k]7 Jan 98 Screen fixes for 98 body- Robert Graf
Robert has fixed the garage, win, and finishing screens for N2 if you have gotten Gilles new 98 body (below). With these files, the windshield will now match up to the body. [430 k]Updated 19 JAN 98 NASCAR II Headquarters for Win95 - Dane Johnson
NASCAR II HQ is an excellent program for NASCAR II, allowing you to edit drivers, setups, track info, race settings, all from a convenient window. [1.3 meg] Download Windows 3.1 version. [1.9 meg] Go to Dane's Page.29 JAN 98 Car Central - Mike Frazer
Good program, will allow use of multiple carsets and multiple body styles on one install of NASCAR2. [16 k] Msvbvm50.dll for Car Central, if needed. [670 k]29 DEC 97 Backup util for setups - Cris Mans
This utility will copy all your setups from N2 (supports BGN pack) to a floppy. Designed for use on "C:" drive, if another drive, edit the batch file. [25 k]18 DEC 97 New AI for Texas (BGN pack)- Clayton Nash
This new AI will allow the cars to run closer to the backstretch wall, and faster down the frontstretch into the corners.updated 2 FEB 97 Cockpit for N2- Greg Stevens
Greg's done a fine job on this new cockpit for N2, feels like you are sitting in the car!*NEW* Setups for the BGN tracks- Don Merpaw (Netracer on NROS)
Don has taken the time to grace us again with his excellent setups, this time for the BGN Track Pack...these are some good stable setups, and should get plenty of wins and poles.
*NEW* Late Model Body- Matt Tyson
Matt has done a great job recreating the Saturday Night Special, those low-slung metal warriors called "Late Models".*NEW* 1980s NASCAR Body Templates- Cory Walker
Cory has created templates for all the early 80's cars, for use with Gregg's 1980 body (see below). Excellent work. Also includes templates for Gilles' 1998 bodies as well.
*NEW* 1980s NASCAR Body - Gregg Barnett
Greg has taken the time to create the mid 80s Thunderbird Turbocoupe/Monte Carlo Aerocoupe body...we're sure it'll be a big hit!
*NEW* NASCAR winged-Modified Body - Gregg Barnett
For those of you who've been screaming for the NASCAR modifieds...here they are!.
*NEW* 1998 NASCAR Body - Gilles Benoit
This excellent work by Gilles represents the sleeker look of the 1998 bodied cars. The front and rear have been narrowed and tapered slightly, and the roofline has been modified.*NEW* N2 Replay Compression - Sealsoft
This utility will allow you to compress replay files much better than Winzip. For Win95. For DOS. [75 K]*NEW* N2W3DO v1.0 - Gilles Benoit
Superb utility allows 3d editing of the NASCAR 2 bodyshape! Requires Win95 and Microsoft Excel v.4.0. NOTE: You must agree to the following terms and conditions prior to downloading this file. You agree not to post this program without the prior permission of the original author or The Pits. You agree not to use this program to promote copyright violations or piracy (please see the NPN page for more details), and you agree not to post files containing copyrighted or pirated material.If your browser does not accurately save this file, make sure you change the extension to ".exe"*NEW* Logos for the Busch Grand National track pack - Michael Peterson
Big logos and event logos.*NEW* Logos for the Busch Grand National track pack - Jody Huggins
Big logos and event logos.Logos for the Bud Shootout - Tim Norek
Big logo and event logo.Fantasy Tracks for N2 - Papyrus
These are the latest versions of the fantasy tracks for N2, Red Rock and Bullrun. These are direct from Papyrus, and are not copies from other sites. [3 meg]N2 Logos for missing races - Dave Foor and Tim Norek
The Richmond, Michigan, CMT 300, Goody's 500, and Brickyard logos for the 1997 season.N2 radio noise - James Trapp
This utility changes the radio noise to reduce it a bit, and fixes some sampling errors with the files.N2 crash sounds - Leonardo Candelario
New crash sounds for NASCAR 2, with installation instructions.N2 cockpit Window net/stickshift - Leonardo Candelario
Leonardo's done a good job putting in the interior graphics...you can see the cars go by on the outside! Low resolution version for non-SVGA users here.Ford Taurus grill/lights - Mark Turner
Ready to dress up that new Ford? Here's the grill and lights with a new decal sheet. This version includes an installer to place it in the N2 paintkit.N2 setups - Don Merpaw
Don, who's high in the points standings of 5 racing leagues, and is in the top 5 in points on all of them, has generously submitted his best racing setups for all tracks.AI updates for N2 tracks - Tom Hansen
Tom has done some excellent work creating some new more realistic AI for several tracks, Pocano, Dover, Charlotte, and Talladega. Pocano fixes several problems, Charlotte fixes the dogleg, Talladega allows more side by side racing in the corners.*EXCLUSIVE* ICR2 > N2 Track Converter (free version) - David Noonan
Here is the limited version of the ICR2 Track Converter...works for Portland, Long Beach, and Cleveland. For info on the full version of the converter, click here.Track updates for NASCAR II converted tracks Gary Champagne
Color/AI updates for the converted tracks for N2. Requires ICR2 and track converter.Milwaukee Nazareth Indy NASCAR II SuperPatch - various authors
We've gone through our files and removed all the fixes that are no longer current, and combined the ones that are. This nice superpatch includes all 3 Papyrus patches, the tirescreech patch, MS Explorer fix, the palattes, the Talladega and Dover AI changes, the race logos, the 1997 date change, and David Sparks N1>N2 setup converter. Wow...whatta bargain! [3 meg]Tire squeal change for N2 - Chas Bornemann
Fixes that annoying high pitched squeal from the tires in N2...changes it back to the good old hair-raising "this is gonna hurt" screech from NASCAR I.MS Explorer fix for N2 - Robert Paige
This is the .dll file that gets corrupted with the "auto-update" feature of N2. All you have to do is place it in the /windows/system directory, overwriting the old one, and you are done.N2 Setups - Various Authors
You asked, we did it again...130+ setups for N2, all tracks.N2 Track/Driver Statistics Program - Jeff Copperthite
This nifty program allows you to view, change, and rate the different drivers that you currently run with in NASCAR. You can also see how the season is going by letting it sort how you and the other drivers are faring.N2 Incar Dash Color Changer (3 meg)- Mark Turner
This is excellent...DOS program, allows you to go into the car and change the dash color and guages. Simple, works great. Plug-in pack for the same program (3 meg).N2 Track Logos for 97 Season - Dave "The Hammer" Upson
The logos for the tracks for the '97 Season. Good job by Dave.NASCAR II patch v1.03 - Papyrus
The patch to the patch...this released on 12 May, is an update to the previous patch. Do not install unless the previous patch has been installed.NASCAR II patch v1.02 - Papyrus
Finally, the much sought after and long awaited patch is here! Fix for V1.00 of NASCAR2 is above, it's for NASCAR where the setup.exe on the CD is dated 11/6/96. If your setup.exe is 11/27/96, download Fix for V1.01 here.1997 Patch for NASCAR II - Gary Champagne
Changes race dates to say "1997" instead of "1996".Color Palette for NASCAR II - Alex Santantonio
Allows you to change colors in .pcx files to match NASCAR II's palettes.Graphics for the Paintkit, NASCAR II - Mark Turner
NASCAR II version is here! Better graphics for the paintkit in NASCAR II. Includes decal for The Pits!.NASCAR II track/race logos - Brian Fox
Updated logos for the tracks and races in NASCAR II.NASCAR II season editor - Michael C. Patrick
Allows you to edit and modify the season in NASCAR II.NASCAR I > NASCAR II setup converter - David Sparks
Allows you to convert your setups from NASCAR I to NASCAR II...may require some additional tweaking for the setup.Nascar II Demo - Papyrus
The long awaited sequel to NASCAR Racing by Papyrus.NASCAR II demo editor - Neil Jedrzejewski
Enables some of the disabled features in the NASCAR 2 demo. Enables realistic damage, yellow flags and arbitrary failures.Colored backgrounds for driver's pics - Eric Busch
Colored backgrounds to allow you to customize your driver's picts in NASCAR 2.Win95 NASCAR 2 Start Bar - Steve Staser
Change your Win95 "Start" button to the NASCAR 2 icon! Great!Data Link Library for N2HQ - Jack Mathews
Getting those "missing msvcrt40.dll" errors when installing N2HQ? Here's the files...DOS NASCAR II driver randomizer - Tom Hansen
This is a DOS driver randomizer. This randomizer allows you to set the strengths of each driver depending on track type, and give them a percentage of how likely they are to have a bad day.
