NASCAR 98 for the Sony PlayStation 1 is a stock car racing video game that immerses players in the high-speed world of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. As a racing simulation game, it allows players to take control of various NASCAR vehicles and compete across different tracks, replicating the 1997 NASCAR season. Players can race against AI opponents or engage in multiplayer races, fine-tuning their vehicles for optimal performance. The game features authentic sponsors, car paint schemes, and driver rosters, delivering an immersive and realistic NASCAR experience for racing enthusiasts.