game keeps crashing

[IrriTATEd_17]

cannot open a race

DirectInputFF.dll caused an Access Violation (0xc0000005)
in module DirectInputFF.dll at 0033:194628d8.

Error occurred at 2020-06-05_232528.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\NASCAR Heat 4\NASCARHeat4.exe, run by tcawt.
18% memory in use.
32703 MB physical memory [26660 MB free].
37823 MB paging file [27134 MB free].
134217728 MB user address space [134208825 MB free].
Read from location 00000000 caused an access violation.

[o7upsu]

Same issue here

[CarDr]

DirectInputFF.dll is likely force feedback for a wheel or controller, try unplugging the device and retest the game. If this solves the crashing, look for an updated driver.

[o7upsu]

Managed to get this working. Originally I was using Logitech G29 wheel and Logitech's G HUB tool for device management - drivers were up to date and reinstalling did not help.

To fix the issue, first I had to install the pretty much deprecated Logitech Gaming Software to get access to all device's options. Then in Logitech Gaming Software:
1. Open settings,
2. Select G29 tab,
3. toggle/untoggle the option for allowing games to override force feedback settings couple times and leave it selected,
4. Try the game again.

[JRR]

Did everything you said still crashes