These improvements include expanded online multiplayer functionality, the return to the franchise of two-player local multiplayer, a deeper career mode supporting all three national racing series, track updates, upgraded visuals, physics and damage models, additional drivers and other features in line with the 2017 NASCAR-sanctioned national series formats.

In addition to the traditional Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the upcoming NASCAR Heat 2 will feature the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. These series offer new styles of gameplay, new drivers and vehicles, and six new tracks, including three road courses, two ovals and one dirt track.

Retail editions (while supplies last) of NASCAR Heat 2 will include $50 off the purchase of any ticket (see voucher for complete details) for the remaining 2017 and all 2018 NASCAR-sanctioned events at one of eight SMI-owned locations across the U.S.

“We are pleased to partner with 704Games for a promotion that rewards NASCAR gamers of all ages with the chance to experience the thrill of NASCAR in person at Speedway Motorsport’s eight great motorsports facilities,” said Mike Burch, Speedway Motorsports, Inc.’s chief strategy officer. “Our fans can race as their heroes in NASCAR Heat 2 and, with this special offer, watch them perform live at our speedways across the country.”

Fans can use the offer to attend any Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series, or NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway or Texas Motor Speedway.

“The gaming space allows our fans to consume the sport on a daily basis in an interactive way, which aids in the growth of our audience,” said Blake Davidson, vice president of licensing and consumer products for NASCAR. “SMI teaming up with 704Games to provide ticket discounts enforces our goal to make the sport more accessible to new and avid fans alike.”