NASCAR Thunder 2003

by Electronic Arts

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006FWU0
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 18, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,656 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #99 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Racing

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience authentic stock car racing drama in NASCAR Thunder 2003. The 800-horsepower, 200 mph action on the track is true to the spirit of the sport and the passion of the fans, as players experience massive pileups, metal-twisting damage, and an all-new game engine. From sponsorships to car setup to all-out racing action, you will build a legacy and become a legend in the deepest career mode ever. If you can survive door-to-door, three-wide racing season after season, you're ready for NASCAR Thunder 2003.

Product Description

Feel the intensity and passion of being a NASCAR driver on a quest to become Winston Cup Series champion. Get behind the wheel of your favorite car and take on real-life scenarios as you battle 25 of NASCAR's biggest stars. Complete with dramatic pileups, walls of smoke and constant 3-wide racing, NASCAR Thunder 2003 tests your nerve, as well as your driving skills.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great "Nascar Thunder" title., August 23, 2002

By 

Thomas J. George (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NASCAR Thunder 2003 (Video Game)

From what I've seen,this game will beat the pants off any other racing games.This year,the graphics are sweeter.The A.I. has been
cooked up a notch,which means,crashes,crashes,and more crashes.
The paint schemes are cooler,and the car setup has more things to
tweak ,that'll show some hard work.The game has some pre-race
activity,and victory lane celebration.Career mode is fun to the bone,you build your own chassis,for twenty years!Look for more
on the pre-race shows with Benny Parsons and Thunder Motion.Have
fun in victory lane.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Nascar Game....EVER!, October 8, 2002

By 

B. Lamison (Lancaster, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NASCAR Thunder 2003 (Video Game)

Nascar Thunder 2003 manages to strike the perfect balance. Plenty of features and modes to meet anyones tastes and preferences. However the highlight is the 20 year career mode. Start as a rookie and work toward the championship. Not only do you race and setup the car, but you also have to manage the money (and its easy to run out if you have too many DNFs). You have to hire the crew members, repair your car(s), keep the sponsers happy, etc. Crew members have stats of there own (skill, speed, etc.) Sometimes they might make a mistake at a crucial pit stop. You really feel like you're part of a team. The tracks themselves simply are beautiful. This is the Nascar game we've all been waiting for. I've been playing it for 2 weeks now and I can't seem to get enough. Plus there are cool mini challenges (Lightning Challenges and Thunder Plates) through which you can unlock special paint schemes, drivers, tracks, etc. I've played just about ever Nascar game available and this one is far and away my favorite. Just enough sim and just enough of an arcade feel. Its perfect.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The FACTS (as I see them)...from a NASCAR fan!, March 5, 2003

By 

Christopher D. Curry (Pottstown, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NASCAR Thunder 2003 (Video Game)

I know that reviews are often peoples opinions but I am going to try and list some good and bad FACTS about the PS2 version of this game.

Good FACTS
-My 6 year old son and I can play this game together for hours!
-As far as PS2 graphics go...I don't think the PS2 could do much better.
-This game has a lot to offer with many different options.
-You won't find more Drivers, Tracks and Paint Schemes in any other NASCAR game.

Bad FACTS
-Crash physics are often unrealistic.(but fun to watch)
-Other than during "Racing" and "Celebration" ALL control is PS2 controlled(Pitting,Cautions,Pre/Post Race,Victory Lane).
-AI can be rather stupid.
-Drafting is not quite right.
-Cars can sustain way too much damage and still stay in the race.

In short, don't buy this game because you are looking for the perfect SIM( it definitly isn't that). What it is....is fun racing!

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