# NASCAR 2001

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2000 video game

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2000 video game

NASCAR 2001 North American PlayStation 2 cover art featuring the cars of Tony Stewart and Jeff Burton Developers EA Sports (PS2) Black Box Games (PS) Publisher EA Sports Series EA Sports NASCAR Platforms PlayStation, PlayStation 2 Release PlayStation NA: September 19, 2000[1] PlayStation 2 NA: November 7, 2000[2] Genre Racing Modes Single-player, multiplayer

***NASCAR 2001*** is a [racing simulator](/source/Racing_simulator) [video game](/source/Video_game) for [PlayStation](/source/PlayStation_(console)) and [PlayStation 2](/source/PlayStation_2), and the fourth game in the [EA Sports](/source/EA_Sports)'s [*NASCAR* series](/source/EA_Sports_NASCAR), following *[NASCAR 2000](/source/NASCAR_2000)*.

It is the first in the series to include manufacturer representation (although the Windows version of *[NASCAR 2000](/source/NASCAR_2000)* and *[NASCAR Arcade](/source/NASCAR_Arcade)*, released by [Sega](/source/Sega) under EA Sports' license, also featured manufacturer branding) and [Daytona International Speedway](/source/Daytona_International_Speedway). The game features tributes to [Adam Petty](/source/Adam_Petty) and [Kenny Irwin Jr.](/source/Kenny_Irwin_Jr.) (who otherwise are also playable drivers), who died during the season the game was based. The game was succeeded by *[NASCAR Thunder 2002](/source/NASCAR_Thunder_2002)*.

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score PS PS2 Metacritic 73/100[3] 66/100[4]

Review scores Publication Score PS PS2 AllGame N/A 3.5/5[5] CNET Gamecenter 8/10[6] 7/10[7] Electronic Gaming Monthly 6/10[8] 5.33/10[9][a] EP Daily 7.5/10[10] N/A Game Informer 6.75/10[11] 8.5/10[12] GameFan N/A 69%[13] GameRevolution N/A C−[14] GameSpot 7.9/10[15] 7.6/10[16] GameSpy N/A 55%[17] GameZone 8.5/10[18] 8/10[19] IGN 8.1/10[20] 7.8/10[21] Next Generation N/A 2/5[22] Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine 2.5/5[23] 2.5/5[24]

The game received "average" reviews on both platforms according to the [review aggregation](/source/Review_aggregator) website [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic).[3][4] However, David Chen of *[NextGen](/source/Next_Generation_(magazine))* said of the PlayStation 2 version, "Ultimately as enjoyable as driving in circles, *NASCAR 2001* is neither pretty nor fun."[22]

Lamchop of *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* said in its November 2000 issue, "Ultimately, *NASCAR 2001* for the PlayStation is a fast-paced racing game that should keep you glued to the track—if you can overlook the sound issues. At the very least, a rental will get your adrenaline pumping for a weekend of true NASCAR competition fun."[25][b] About an issue later, Air Hendrix wrote, "For its rookie season on the PS2, *NASCAR 2001* handles like a winner. It's not perfect, but it's close enough to thrill stock-car fans looking for the next cool ride."[26][c]

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Three critics of *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)* gave the PlayStation 2 version each a score of 6/10, 4.5/10, and 5.5/10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* gave the PlayStation version 4/5 for graphics, 3.5/5 for sound, and two 4.5/5 scores for control and fun factor.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* gave the PlayStation 2 version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and 3.5/5 for sound.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["New Releases"](https://web.archive.org/web/20001002214455/http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/newReleases/morenr-PS.asp). *[EB World](/source/EB_Games)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/newReleases/morenr-PS.asp) on October 2, 2000. Retrieved July 11, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["NASCAR 2001 Ships On PlayStation 2"](https://web.archive.org/web/20001210085400/http://www.gameinformer.com/news/news_story.cfm?NEWS_ID=3869). *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)*. [FuncoLand](/source/FuncoLand). November 7, 2000. Archived from [the original](http://www.gameinformer.com/news/news_story.cfm?NEWS_ID=3869) on December 10, 2000. Retrieved April 7, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCPS_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCPS_3-1) ["NASCAR 2001 critic reviews (PS)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-2001/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [Fandom](/source/Fandom_(website)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200902153043/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation/nascar-2001) from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCPS2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCPS2_4-1) ["NASCAR 2001 critic reviews (PS2)"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-2001/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2). *Metacritic*. Fandom. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190214231904/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/nascar-2001) from the original on February 14, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** King, Mike. ["NASCAR 2001 (PS2) - Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141114234100/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25233&tab=review). *[AllGame](/source/AllGame)*. [All Media Network](/source/All_Media_Network). Archived from [the original](http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25233&tab=review) on November 14, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Mahood, Andy (September 12, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20001017142645/http://www.gamecenter.com/Psx/Reviews/Nascar2k1/). *Gamecenter*. [CNET](/source/CNET). Archived from [the original](http://www.gamecenter.com/Psx/Reviews/Nascar2k1/) on October 17, 2000. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Rector, Brett (December 20, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 - PlayStation 2 Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20010124050500/http://www.gamecenter.com/Ps2/Reviews/Nascar2k1/). *Gamecenter*. CNET. Archived from [the original](http://www.gamecenter.com/Ps2/Reviews/Nascar2k1/) on January 24, 2001. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Hager, Dean (November 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS)"](https://retrocdn.net/images/c/c0/EGM_US_136.pdf) (PDF). *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)*. No. 136. [Ziff Davis](/source/Ziff_Davis). p. 262. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230319215008/https://retrocdn.net/images/c/c0/EGM_US_136.pdf) (PDF) from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Sewart, Greg; Dudlak, Jonathan; Hager, Dean (January 2001). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS2)"](https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_138_January_2001_U/page/n207/mode/2up). *Electronic Gaming Monthly*. No. 138. Ziff Davis. p. 209. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20010126041200/http://www.zdnet.com/egm/stories/main/0,11589,2658686,00.html) from the original on January 26, 2001. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Sandhu, Mandip (November 20, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PSX)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20020318212430/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=4390&full=1#mr_toppy). *[The Electric Playground](/source/EP_Daily)*. Greedy Productions Ltd. Archived from [the original](http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=4390&full=1#mr_toppy) on March 18, 2002. Retrieved January 7, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Helgeson, Matt (December 2000). "NASCAR 2001 (PS)". *Game Informer*. No. 92. FuncoLand. p. 111.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** McNamara, Andy (December 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS2)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080915045910/https://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200012/R03.0806.1626.32826.htm). *Game Informer*. No. 92. FuncoLand. p. 93. Archived from [the original](https://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200012/R03.0806.1626.32826.htm) on September 15, 2008. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** "REVIEW for NASCAR 2001 (PS2)". *[GameFan](/source/GameFan)*. [BPA International](/source/BPA_Worldwide). November 15, 2000.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Chris G. (April 19, 2001). ["Nascar 2001 \[sic\] Review (PS2)"](https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/35898-nascar-2001-review). *[GameRevolution](/source/GameRevolution)*. [CraveOnline](/source/CraveOnline). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150912221205/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nascar-2001) from the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Provo, Frank (September 28, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 Review (PS)"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-2001-review/1900-2634918/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. Fandom. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20010707153417/http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2634918,00.html) from the original on July 7, 2001. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Provo, Frank (November 17, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 Review (PS2)"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-2001-review/1900-2655548/). *GameSpot*. Fandom. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20010211125225/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/stories/reviews/0,10867,2655548,00.html) from the original on February 11, 2001. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Jamie (January 15, 2001). ["NASCAR 2001 Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20010124051200/http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/2001/nascar2001/). *[PlanetPS2](/source/GameSpy)*. GameSpy Industries. Archived from [the original](http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/2001/nascar2001/) on January 24, 2001. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Lafferty, Michael (January 29, 2001). ["Nascar 2001 \[sic\] Review - PlayStation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070817215657/http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16562.htm). *GameZone*. Archived from [the original](http://psx.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16562.htm) on August 17, 2007. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Courtney, Rita (March 2, 2001). ["NASCAR 2001 Review - PlayStation 2"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080213150218/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16562.htm). *GameZone*. Archived from [the original](http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r16562.htm) on February 13, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Magruder, Randy (October 12, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS)"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/13/nascar-2001-2). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. Ziff Davis. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230414114529/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/13/nascar-2001-2) from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Smith, David (November 7, 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS2)"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/08/nascar-2001). *IGN*. Ziff Davis. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230415123420/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/11/08/nascar-2001) from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NGen_23-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NGen_23-1) Chen, David (February 2001). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS2)"](https://archive.org/details/NextGen74Feb2001/page/n73/mode/2up). *[NextGen](/source/Next_Generation_(magazine))*. No. 74. [Imagine Media](/source/Future_US). p. 72. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** Davison, John (November 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS)"](https://archive.org/details/official-u.-s.-playstation-magazine-issue-38-november-2000/page/168/mode/2up). *[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine](/source/Official_U.S._PlayStation_Magazine)*. No. 38. Ziff Davis. p. 168. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** Sewart, Greg (January 2001). ["NASCAR 2001 (PS2)"](https://archive.org/details/official-u.-s.-playstation-magazine-issue-40-january-2001/page/n131/mode/2up). *Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine*. No. 40. Ziff Davis. p. 130. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Lamchop (November 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 Earns a PlayStation Podium Finish"](https://retrocdn.net/images/3/36/GamePro_US_146.pdf) (PDF). *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)*. No. 146. [IDG](/source/International_Data_Group). p. 164. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230717185751/https://retrocdn.net/images/3/36/GamePro_US_146.pdf) (PDF) from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Air Hendrix (December 2000). ["NASCAR 2001 Grabs PS2 Pole Position"](https://retrocdn.net/images/6/61/GamePro_US_147.pdf) (PDF). *GamePro*. No. 147. IDG. p. 164. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20041031065625/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/7375.shtml) from the original on October 31, 2004. Retrieved July 23, 2023.

## External links

- [*NASCAR 2001*](https://www.mobygames.com/game//4100/nascar-2001/) at [MobyGames](/source/MobyGames)

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