First set of screenshots released for NASCAR The Game 2011

Activision has released the first set of screenshots for NASCAR The Game 2011.

The screens below show NASCAR vehicles circling a track, along with the Phoenix International Raceway and the Martinsvile Speedway. There's even one of Greg Biffle's number 16 car causing one to launch into mid-air.

Of course, what is a NASCAR race without the thrill of a massive wreck anyway?

Formally announced this morning after being in rumorville for ages, the Eutechnyx-developed title is slated for a February release on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360.

You can also check out our interview with Eutchnyx's Dave Thompson through here, which also has a few screen renders of the game as well.

The first trailer for the game is scheduled to appear om SPEED TV this Sunday at 10am EST, and will be loaded onto the game's official site afterward.

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