AGOURA HILLS, Calif., June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- THQ Inc. today announced the release of NHRA(TM) Drag Racing: Quarter Mile Showdown(TM) for Windows PC. Published by THQ's ValuSoft division, this intensely competitive racing game, which was developed by Coresoft, is available at retailers throughout North America for $19.99 SRP.
NHRA Drag Racing: Quarter Mile Showdown launches players into the ultimate drag racing experience, putting them in control of an incredible 7,000 horsepower of pure power. Behind the wheel of over 100 Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars and Pro Stock Cars, players race at 23 NHRA national events from Gainesville to Pomona. Whether racing in arcade, novice or professional modes, advanced car tuning gives the player maximum control over their vehicle for the most accurate and advanced racing experience.
Pitted against the NHRA's top drivers including Gary Scelzi, Tony Schumacher and Greg Anderson, players can hurtle down the track in exciting single player Arcade racing action to perfect their racing technique and compete for the most coveted racing title in the world, the NHRA world championship. Online multiplayer matches, powered by Quazal technology, will give players a chance to engage in tough head-to-head matches.
"With more than 600,000 units shipped in our NHRA Drag Racing series, we have given gamers a chance to drive the dream of a lifetime against the best in the NHRA," said Scott Zerby, Vice President of ValuSoft. "Racing fans have been asking for this game and now with a new technically-advanced engine and super-charged physics, the drag racing experience has never been more authentic."
"As the leading Action Racing publisher of 2005* in the Windows PC marketplace, ValuSoft has proven they know racing and are a great fit for the NHRA," said Gary Darcy, Senior Vice President of Marketing at NHRA. "ValuSoft brought the NHRA to life on the PlayStation(R)2 and now they are delivering the most exciting motorsports entertainment in the world to the Windows PC."
To learn more about NHRA Drag Racing: Quarter Mile Showdown for Windows PC, go to http://www.valusoft.com/ .
*Source: NPD TechWorld.
About the National Hot Rod Association
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., the NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 23 national events through its NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The NHRA has 80,000 members and 140 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series' provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series, NHRA XPlod Sport Compact Racing Series and the NHRA Street Legal Program. The NHRA also offers the NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League for youths ages 8 to 17.
About ValuSoft
ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc., is a leading global publisher and distributor of consumer-priced software. Based in suburban Minneapolis, ValuSoft markets a wide variety of interactive entertainment and productivity software to the mass-market audience. ValuSoft can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.valusoft.com/ .
About THQ Inc.
THQ Inc. is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at http://www.thq.com/ and http://www.thqwireless.com/ . THQ, THQ Wireless, ValuSoft and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
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