NASCAR 09

 Xbox 360
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
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  1. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    23
    Staggering to think that EA bare behind this tosh; hang your heads in shame, boys. [Sept 2008, p.86]
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. strummer1230
    Jul 24, 2023
    6
    This game simply doesn’t compare to the NASCAR thunder series engine. However, it’s still very playable game if you don’t mind some of theThis game simply doesn’t compare to the NASCAR thunder series engine. However, it’s still very playable game if you don’t mind some of the bizarre damage modeling and black flags for even the slightest infraction, and the only way to turn that off is in career mode. Only you don’t realize it until the race is over and you finish last. Your crew chief is constantly berating you which is super annoying. EA had gone into full cash out mode by the time this game was released and it shows.… Full Review »
  2. tommyvercetti
    Jun 18, 2008
    3
    The only game more disappointing than this one is Nascar 08. It's telling when you could take Nascar 2003, and just update the graphicsThe only game more disappointing than this one is Nascar 08. It's telling when you could take Nascar 2003, and just update the graphics and it would be WAY WAY better than 09. The ai racers are very poor this yeah, and the graphics are only incrementaly improved. The biggest problem is with the most basic thing. The driving feels all wrong.… Full Review »
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