Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Fanatics will tweak tire pressure, suspension, and build dynasties, alliances, and sponsorships; rookies can learn the nuances of drafting, passing, and holding position on dozens of real-world tracks.

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#36 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 91
  2. Negative: 11 out of 91
  1. jewseph
    Sep 1, 2005
    10
    I give it no hands down a f*$%ing 10.
  2. Mar 27, 2023
    9
    20 Years Later... Still THE Greatest NASCAR Console Game to date! Sad that this is the peak so far 9/10
  3. Aug 20, 2022
    9
    Probably one of the best simcade racers out there still. Great career mode, fun but easy to understand physics, and other various featuresProbably one of the best simcade racers out there still. Great career mode, fun but easy to understand physics, and other various features makes this great. The only reason why this isn't a 10 is due to a handful of bugs that are sometimes unavoidable (ex: have a caution come out while pitting on a 10% race on a plate track, and see how the AI like it). Full Review »