I wasn't a Nascar fan until I tried a demo version of this game - racing online with 30+ people around the country was a new kind of video game thrill.
The races were short (usually 20 minutes) and it only took a few minutes to find a new race with another 10+ people. With a variety of tracks being raced, it was nice to have the 10 minutes of practice time before each race to get used to the way your car handled on the track and the practice time allowed other people to join until the practice time expired.
This video was the highlight of my NR2002 online experience. Several near misses during the race and a battle with another driver for the final 10 laps. I'm still amazed this game allowed us to race side-by-side at 200 mph with 30+ people online and some using dial-up internet connections - impressive software for its time.
I haven't watched a Nascar race in years, primarily because the PC version of the game was discontinued and the Xbox 360 versions didn't have the large online crowds or very good visuals. It was fun while it lasted.
Cool tribute, I still race online via ip addy, nascar 2002 is the best game available for racing, ea doesnt even compare.
FryerOfTheTire 2 years ago 4
still is a good game i love it with the 09 cars
18carNASCAR 2 years ago