[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)

[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)

[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)

[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)

[4/5] Reviewed by: Jeremy Althof. "...rock solid from bumper to bumper." Includes screenshots. (Xbox)

[4/5] Reviewed by: Jeremy Althof. "...solid gameplay and a cool new grudges and alliances mode." Includes screenshots. (Playstation 2)

[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)

Preview by: Brian Williams. "With over 70 drivers, 175 authentic car skins, all 23 NASCAR tracks and 11 fantasy, Thunder should be a great game." (Multiplatform)

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]

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]