September 28, 2006

RACE TO THE FINISH LINE WITH SPRINT CARS: ROAD TO KNOXVILLE FOR THE PLAYSTATION 2

Action Racing Game Offers Complete Sprint Car Experience With Challenging Race Tracks, Popular Vehicle Classes and Spectacular Crashes

THQ Inc. today announced that Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers throughout North America. Published by THQ's ValuSoft division, Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville delivers an adrenaline-filled racing experience at speeds of more than 140 mph with roaring engines and high impact crashes. Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville is rated "E" for everyone and is now available at a suggested retail price of $14.99.

"Sprint car racing is where many top tier drivers begin their careers and establish themselves as true racing professionals," said Scott Zerby, vice president, ValuSoft. "Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville lets fans embrace the days on the dirt for these drivers and lets them experience all the bumps, thrills and fun of sprint car racing."

Starting as a small town star and working through the ranks to become a national legend, Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville lets players race in several single player modes packed with options or engage in a two-player, split-screen arcade mode for one race or an entire season. Players compete in Tony Stewart's #20 Winged Sprint Car on 20 of the circuit's toughest tracks, including Eldora Speedway, Dodge City Raceway Park, Williams Grove Speedway and the world famous Knoxville Raceway. The game also offers many popular dirt track vehicle classes, such as ¾ Midget, Sprint and Open-Wheel Modified. Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville is complete with realistic physics that will have cars flipping, colliding and experiencing real world damage. In addition, players can compare their best times online at www.sprintcarsthegame.com. 

Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville is also available at retailers nationwide for Windows PC. For more information about Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville, visit www.sprintcarsthegame.com. 

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