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Title: NOA Partner's with Roush Fenway Racing with a "Wii-themed" Stock-Car
Post by: Gahiggidy on July 16, 2007, 08:46:45 AM

The Wii stock-car debuts August 12th with Greg Biffle behind the wheel of car No. 16
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14034

 

NINTENDO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ROUSH FENWAY RACING    

Nintendo to Debut Wii Paint Scheme at Watkins Glen on Roush Fenway No. 16 Nextel Cup Entry    

  Concord, N.C. - July 16, 2007 - Nintendo's record-selling Wii™ video game system takes video gaming to a whole new level with a partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Greg Biffle.  Biffle will debut the Wii-themed Ford Fusion at Watkins Glen in August and then provide an encore performance at Dover's Monster Mile in September.  Nintendo's partnership with Roush Fenway Racing is the company's first endeavor with NASCAR and it is excited about the possibilities it brings.    

"Partnering with Roush Fenway Racing further demonstrates how Wii is bringing gaming to the masses," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Like going to a NASCAR race, playing Wii is a family event.  Everyone can enjoy Wii regardless of his or her gaming knowledge and experience."    

Biffle has one Nextel Cup and two Busch Series wins at Dover International Speedway as well as one Craftsman Truck Series win at Watkins Glen.  Biffle looks to improve upon those stats in the Wii Ford Fusion later this season.    

"I'm excited about this partnership with Nintendo and the Wii system," said Biffle.  "I just got one myself and I love the boxing game.  I've always been a fan of boxing and with Wii, it's a workout.  I really get into it.  I'll be driving the Wii car at Watkins Glen and Dover.  I've got a pretty good record at Dover and I'd love to get the Wii car up front in both races."    

Team owner Jack Roush is pleased to add Nintendo to the list of power brands that have chosen Roush Fenway Racing for their entry into the sport.    

"We have been fortunate at Roush Fenway Racing to add several well-respected and recognizable brands to our list of sponsors," said Roush.  "The addition of Nintendo's Wii as a valuable partner to Roush Fenway is an asset sure to produce multiple benefits both on and off the track.  I understand this is Nintendo's first venture in NASCAR and I know our team will do everything in their power to make it a positive one."    

No. 16 Wii Ford Fusion Races with Greg Biffle
 August 12, 2007 - Watkins Glen International
 September 23, 2007 - Dover International Speedway    

For more information, visit www.nintendo.com/wiicar16.

Title: RE: NOA Partner's with NASCAR to Race a
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on July 16, 2007, 10:05:24 AM

There's a picture on the official site.  It's actually a lot better looking than I had expected.  

Title: RE: NOA Partners with NASCAR to Race a
Post by: Guitar Smasher on July 16, 2007, 12:10:41 PM

Does it use that new steering wheel peripheral?  /badjoke

Title: RE: NOA Partners with NASCAR to Race a
Post by: Mashiro on July 16, 2007, 12:12:10 PM

I wouldn't have looked if you didn't say that partybear, looks sharp!

Title: RE: NOA Partners with NASCAR to Race a
Post by: Mario on July 16, 2007, 02:45:12 PM

Great move considering Wii is the only console without a NASCAR game.

Title: RE:NOA Partners with NASCAR to Race a
Post by: Crimm on July 16, 2007, 05:06:26 PM

How hard can it be to entertain people who watch cars move in a circle for three hours?