#62 Dale Jr. NASCAR - The Classic Pinball Podcast

PodcastAnalysis updated 3d agoSep 28, 202137 min listenBy George

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The guys are back in the basement talking about the NASCAR pinball remake: Dale Jr.

Highlights

Dale Jr. NASCAR limited edition produced in quantity of 600 units by Stern in 2007
Secondary market pricing for Dale Jr. averages around $2,900+ for home-use machines
Dale Jr. is a home-use only machine, not intended for commercial/location play
The original NASCAR game (2005) featured Rusty Wallace, Ricky Rudd, and Kevin Harvick as licensed drivers
Dale Jr. NASCAR was also manufactured for Formula One market in Europe under the name Grand Prix
The game features an unusual top-mounted start button rather than cabinet-mounted, creating service issues
Kevin Harvick is the only driver from the original NASCAR (2005) still actively racing
The game reaches multiball extremely quickly, comparable to Guns N' Roses or Led Zeppelin era machines

“I don't really like to go fast and turn left. I go fast and turn right, so it's the opposite of what I do.”

Dave

“You're not buying a nice Stern game like this for $2,900. I don't care what the title is. They don't exist.”

George

“I would have had a button right there in the cabinet like they're supposed to do.”

George

“This is a unique person who is going to buy this game. You've got to really love NASCAR. It's a small audience.”

George

“It's like, hey, all you classic volley people or bally people. Silver ball mania, what's up with that?”

George

“You're a closet ramper, folks.”

Dave

“As Gary Stern said, you know, what's his favorite Stern game? He says the one that's on the line.”

George