NASCAR Thunder 2004 - New Hampshire Setup (26.119)

With Michigan out of the way, the magic mile that is New Hampshire is next. And this is a tricky one to master as this is a brake heavy track when it comes to the turns, much like Martinsville, only the speeds are way higher. So locking the brakes up & spinning out or atleast getting loose is all too common if you don't use assists. Turn on stability control if you feel you can't control the car well enough. The high downforce package is really the only somewhat viable option here to work with as low downforce only makes the problem worse which is a shame because I truly think that if the car could remain stable in the turns with low downforce then 25s would be possible. This setup will get you around the 26.1s - 26.2s on a good lap. With a bit more work 26.0s are possible as I nearly ran one at the end before barely touching the wall off turn 4 ruining it. Because the turns are so tight, corner exit speed is crucial to better lap times so make sure you don't get back on the gas too early. My new PB of a 26.119 averages 145.82 MPH, about a second faster than the AI's run so it's still definitely effective. Should reach nearly 170 MPH on the straightaways then slow down to about 100 MPH or so before getting back on the gas, then power it up to 120-125 MPH on corner exit. It helps to downshift back to 3rd gear to help with corner exit speeds. If the car breaks loose on corner entry, downshifting can also sometimes help you regain control a little easier. Next up now is North Carolina so stay tuned. UPDATE: 6/11/2023 - This video’s now outdated, I’ve just posted an updated version here.    • NASCAR Thunder 2004 - Updated New Hampshir...