NASCAR Thunder 2003

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NASCAR Thunder 2003 is a feature-filled racer with a ton of game modes, but if youre a fan of the sport the most exciting part may be suiting up as one of...
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Game Overview

NASCAR Thunder 2003 is a feature-filled racer with a ton of game modes, but if youre a fan of the sport the most exciting part may be suiting up as one of your favorite drivers. Big names like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr., up-and-comers like Ryan Newman and many, many more give you a wealth of choices. You can ride wheels from all the major manufacturers, including Ford, Dodge, Pontiac and Chevrolet. The authentic touch extends to logos from major sponsors like Tide, Valvoline and DuPont.

The Bottom Line

A totally new gaming engine delivers better game play through improved physics, AI and control. While new graphics rendering technology allows spectacular car and track highlights, enhanced smoke and damage, and even more dynamic racing venues.

NASCAR Thunder 2003 surrounds you with the emotion, sound, fury, and risks of the high-speed, high-drama career of a NASCAR star. Feel the adrenaline rush, intensity, and passion of being a NASCAR driver on a quest to become a NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion. Take on various real-life scenarios, complete with dramatic pileups, walls of smoke, and constant door -to-door, three-wide racing, to test your nerve and improve your racing skills. Build a racing legacy over the course of 20 drama-filled seasons.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
81/100
score

A well-made, polished, and thoroughly playable game, and stock car racing fans should be quite pleased with it.

GameZone review logo
93/100
score

Stunning to look at and a joy to play. The racing dynamics are excellent, and everything is in place for the best racing experience to date on the GameCube.

IGN review logo
85/100
score

The user-friendly controls and interface along with an absolutely splendid presentation really helped draw me in.

Game Specs

Memory
35 blocks

 

Modes
Career, Deathmatch, Simultaneous, Versus

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:9/24/2002
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:Tiburon
Genre:Racing
ESRB Rating:E
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Recent Customer Reviews

Maybe Not the Best Game for NASCAR Fans

I would recommend because it is fun racing and has many excellent extras. 4 players will have fun...
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Published 3383 days ago by mk34

BUGS! BUGS! MORE BUGS!

If EA would fix the bugs it would be a good game. Not great, since they lost the simple...
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Published 3506 days ago by gamester007

NASCAR Thunder 2003 for Nintendo GC

The best racing title on the GC, a definite purchase for race fans.
Published 3517 days ago by pearl-drum-man

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