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• Games: Video Games: Driving and Racing: Simulations: NASCAR Games: NASCAR Series: Reviews and Previews  (0)
• Games: Video Games: Driving and Racing: Simulations: NASCAR Games: Reviews and Previews  (0)

• IGN - Xbox - Reviewed by Randy Magruder. "In short, the game is simply packed with playing modes and features, all of which look and sound great." [8.5/10]
• Sports Gaming Network - Xbox - Reviewed by James Smith. "The deep career mode is deeper than versions past, and the additional game modes are the icing on the cake." [82/100]

• GameAxis - [7.5/10] Reviewed by: Adrian Lim. "For gamers who want a fresh driving game with cars that handle predictably and with enough variety to keep you playing for a long time..." (PC) (February 3, 2004)
• GameSpy.com - [4/5] Reviewed by: Scott Osborne. "...NASCAR Thunder 2004 does so many things right that it's hard to complain about and easy to love." Includes screenshots. (PC) (October 25, 2003)
• GameSpy.com - [4/5] Reviewed by: Jeremy Althof. "...rock solid from bumper to bumper." Includes screenshots. (Xbox) (October 8, 2003)
• GameSpy.com - [4/5] Reviewed by: Jeremy Althof. "...solid gameplay and a cool new grudges and alliances mode." Includes screenshots. (Playstation 2) (October 8, 2003)
• GameSpot - [7.5/10] Reviewed by: Gord Goble. "...the best thing going for fans of an authentic NASCAR experience." Includes hints, screenshots, downloads, and reader reviews. (PC) (September 23, 2003)
• GameSpot - [8.8/10] Reviewed by: Frank Provo. "It's as close as you can get to the real thing..." Includes screenshots, hints, and reader reviews. (Playstation 2) (September 23, 2003)
• GameSpot - [8.8/10] Reviewed by: Frank Provo. "...the game will appeal to a wide range of NASCAR fans." Includes hints, screenshots, and reader reviews. (Xbox) (September 23, 2003)