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Days of Thunder is a racing video game released in 1990 for the MS-DOS platform. It falls within the automobile and track racing genres. The game was developed by Argonaut Software Ltd. and published by Mindscape, Inc. It utilizes a first-person perspective from the driver's seat.

Players control Cole Trickle, a character inspired by the film of the same name, competing in a series of oval track races. The objective is to outperform rival drivers across eight different circuits, each based on real-world NASCAR tracks. Progression involves participating in qualifying sessions to determine starting grid position before each main event. The tracks vary in length, corner types, and banking, requiring drivers to adapt their ideal racing line for each circuit. A key gameplay system involves managing pit stops during races, where the player takes direct control of a five-member pit crew to change tires and refuel. Time lost during these stops can result in losing track position, though competing AI drivers do not make pit stops themselves.

The racing focuses on high-speed oval competition, where drafting and precise cornering are important. The need to periodically service the car adds a strategic layer to the standard racing action. The game structure consists of completing the series of races, with performance in each event influencing overall standings.