By Van Cox, Special to NASCAR.com
July 14, 2005
04:32 PM EDT (20:32 GMT)
USAopoly has been the premier producer of NASCAR-themed board games since hitting the market with the first ever NASCAR Monopoly game in 1997. In the years since, the California-based company has entertained fans with racing-flavored editions of such timeless games as Dominoes, Pictionary, and Operation. "The energy, excitement, and competition of NASCAR translate well into our games," said Heather Campbell, director of corporate communications for USAopoly and one of the key people behind the brand's NASCAR presence. "NASCAR fans really enjoy fun new game experiences based on the sport. So, every year we try to provide a unique new game to the hardcore NASCAR fan." Traditionally, USAopoly has issued one or two NASCAR games per season, and this year's pair-NASCAR Texas Hold 'Em Poker and Monopoly: NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Collectors Edition -- are already proving to be immensely popular among fans. The latest issue of the classic property trading game developed decades ago by Parker Brothers showcases 20 of the top stars from the NASCAR Nextel Cup tour. Made by USAopoly under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, this new fast-paced thrill-seeking version of the world's most famous board game features drivers like reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman; Rusty Wallace, Sterling Marlin, and Tony Stewart, just to name a few. Each driver's signature and race car from the 2004 NASCAR season is featured on the board which makes for lots of hot wheeling and dealing, as well as a highly collectible Monopoly game for race fans of all ages. Holdin' and Foldin' NASCAR Texas Hold 'Em Poker includes one-of-a-kind poker chips and a customized deck of playing cards featuring the NASCAR logo. "NASCAR-d" sharks have dealer's choice of playing play Texas Hold 'em, Five Card Draw and Seven Card Stud with the new NASCAR Poker set. | 
