Eutechnyx, creator of NASCAR The Game: 2011, released the first screenshots of its new online racer, Auto Club Revolution today. Very similar to iRacing, the front end of the game is web based, with the game running via a small downloaded client. Eutechnyx claims the game “delivers console-quality online racing to the free-to-play games market.”

These screenshots are coming ahead of the first closed beta tests, which are scheduled to begin in July 2011. To check out the new screenshots as well as find out where you can register, follow the jump.

Furthermore, Eutechnyx’ Dave Thompson has uploaded a new video, showing iRacing NASCAR Champion Richard Towler in action on the title’s Kentucky Speedway. The second video shows off the title’s cockpit mode and answers a question that was raised here on VirtualR on whether or not the title will offer full-blown cockpit view.

Eutechnyx has released six new previews of their NASCAR The Game 2011 title that will bring two seasons of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing to the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii in early 2011.

The screenshots show the NASCAR Sprint Cup cars in action both on ovals and at the Infineon Raceway, one of two road course tracks in the series’ schedule. One screenshot reveals an interesting detail as Eutechnyx is obviously not allowed to use Alcohol-related liveries as the #2 Dodge of Kurt Busch is missing it’s Miller Lite decals. 

Eutechnyx have released the first NASACR The Game 2011 developer podcast, sharing some insight on the work behind the studio’s upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup title.

Even though the recording somewhat sounds like it has been made in a bathroom, the 33-minute podcast is well worth to be checked out as the guys discuss various topics. It’s revealed that the title will try hard to include as much NASCAR atmosphere as possible, including the traditional pre-race festivities and victory lane celebrations after the race.

Furthermore, the guys talk about their great access to the teams and drivers, feedback from the sim racing community and iRacing being one of the reasons why there’s no PC version of the upcoming title.

Developed by Eutechnyx & published by Activision, NASCAR The Game 2011 will include the 2010 & 2011 (post-release download) NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons. Features include a very detailed damage model, career mode & 16-player multiplayer mode. The title will be available for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 & Nintendo Wii starting February 2011.

Listen to the NASCAR The Game 2011 Developer Podcast Here

Following the first video trailer of their NASCAR The Game 2011 title released two weeks ago, a first in-game preview of the title’s extensive damage system has surfaced.

Eutechnyx developer Dave Thompson has posted the shot below on Twitter, showing Tony Stewart’s #14 Chevrolet Impala with a ripped-off front end after what seems to be a hefty crash.

Developed by Eutechnyx & published by Activision, NASCAR The Game 2011 will include the 2010 & 2011 (post-release download) NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons. Features include a very detailed damage model, career mode & 16-player multiplayer mode. The title will be available for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 starting February 2011.

Following the details released, the first batch of preview screenshots of Eutechnyx’s NASCAR The Game 2011 title are available.

The shots show off some of the promised very in-depth damage model, a very detailed garage area, NASCAR-style pit stops and quite atmospheric tracks such as Phoenix International Raceway and Martinsville.

Eutechnyx has finally revealed some official info on their upcoming NASCAR The Game 2011 title as an article on ESPN.com reveals some details as well as a very first preview image.

The article reveals that Eutechnyx has acquired the NASCAR license on a multi-year basis as Activision will be publishing the title. The game is set to be released in February 2011 and will include both the 2010 & 2011 Sprint Cup seasons as well as all 32 Sprint Cup tracks including the Kentucky Speedway that will join the Sprint Cup schedule for the upcoming season.

Since the 2011 season will barely have kicked off when the title hits the shelves, the 2011 cars will be available via download shortly after the release. Announced features include an extensive career mode, 16-player multiplayer races as well as two-player split screen.

The title will put a huge emphasis on its damage model as fender-benders are a regular aspect of NASCAR racing, Eutechnyx’s Executive Vice President Ed Martin describes the plans for the damage physics as follows:

“No one has ever done damage the way that we’ve done damage. I assure you that when you see this game, we’ve set a whole new standard for the way damage has been done. It’s not pre-calculated damage, it’s not just crumpling that we paste onto the car. Everything about our damage is calculated in our physics model and everything is unique. You can actually tear the sheet metal and have it hang on and have tears in the side of your car. If something falls off, you can run over it and cause damage to other cars.