Reviewed by Johnny Liu [Grade: B]. "The attention to detail, from the realization of 43 cars to the breadth of 23 tracks, should make any NASCAR nut proud." Includes screen shots. [Xbox]

Reviewed by: Jake the Snake, score 4/5. "Has all the realism most gamers will want, plus plenty of mini-games to keep you challenged." (PlayStation)

Review [4.5/5]. Includes screen shots. [Xbox]

[5.8/10] Reviewer: Frank Provo. "For first-timers, the game will require familiarity with handling adjustments and...a significant time investment indeed." Includes hints, screenshots, and reader reviews. (PlayStation)

[8.0/10] Reviewer: Shahed Ahmed. "...its gameplay will appeal to a wide range of racing fans." Includes screenshots, hints, and reader reviews. (Xbox)

[8.2/10] Reviewed by: Frank Provo. "...for realism buffs and purists, NASCAR Thunder 2002 is where it's at." Includes hints, screenshots, and reader reviews. (PlayStation 2)

[87/100] Reviewed by: Andrew S. Bub. "...not only a great racing game, but it's actually better on the Xbox than anywhere else." Includes screenshots. (Xbox)

Reviewed by James Smith [82/100]. "It's the best-looking NASCAR racer on any of the next generation consoles...The AI is solid most of the time, but there are instances where you get clipped for no known reason." Includes screen shots. [Xbox]

Reviewed by Steve Barton [8.3/10]. "No matter what kind of racing fan you are, you?ll discover at least one aspect of this title that grabs a hold of you." Includes screen shots.

Reviewed by Pete Calderwood [8.8/10]. "NASCAR Thunder 2002 on the Xbox is the overall best looking, sounding, and playing NASCAR game to date, for any gaming system." Includes screen shots and gameplay movies.