# NASCAR Rumble

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2000 racing video game

2000 video game

NASCAR Rumble Cover art featuring the cars of Tony Stewart and Jack Sprague Developer EA Redwood Shores Publisher Electronic Arts Series EA Sports NASCAR Platform PlayStation Release NA: February 3, 2000[1] Genre Racing Modes Single-player, multiplayer

***NASCAR Rumble*** is a racing video game created by [Electronic Arts](/source/Electronic_Arts) for the [PlayStation](/source/PlayStation_(console)). The player races through 18 courses set in six different areas collecting power-ups along the way. The game is a departure from many [NASCAR](/source/NASCAR) games, as it is an arcade racer featuring various tracks and power-ups. A non-NASCAR licensed sequel was made for the [PlayStation 2](/source/PlayStation_2), called *[Rumble Racing](/source/Rumble_Racing)*. There are drivers from the then Winston Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as legend racers and bonus vehicles.

## Gameplay

In *NASCAR Rumble*, the main objective is to win a race or series of races against one to five opponents. They race in normal or souped-up stock cars from the at-the-time [NASCAR Winston Cup Series](/source/NASCAR_Cup_Series) (including [Adam Petty](/source/Adam_Petty), who uses his [NASCAR Busch Series](/source/NASCAR_Busch_Series) car, as he had yet to debut in Winston Cup in 1999), in addition to several [Craftsman Truck Series](/source/Craftsman_Truck_Series) drivers (all from their respective 1999 season), unlockable past NASCAR legends (each of them using [Dodge Charger Daytona](/source/Dodge_Charger_Daytona) bodies), and bonus vehicles. Another feature is the voice of [Animaniacs](/source/Animaniacs) voice actor [Jess Harnell](/source/Jess_Harnell), who [talks to the player during a race](/source/Spotter_(auto_racing)). The game also includes three original songs by guitarist [Derek Trucks](/source/Derek_Trucks).

## Game modes

### Single race

In the single race game mode, the player can select any track to race on. The player can also choose between one and eight circuits and one to five opponents. The option to select AI opponent(s) is also available if enabled in the options.

### Championship

In the championship game mode, the player can participate in a championship consisting of three rounds, each set on a track sharing the location. Depending on how well the player does in each race, they are rewarded with ten points for a win, eight for second, six for third, four for fourth, two for fifth, and one for sixth. A running total is kept, and the final standing position is based on the total points earned in all three races. If the player finishes in first, they receive a trophy and unlock the legend championship in that series.

Championships can also be played in "Cyberteam" mode where there are three teams with two players on each. The team members combine their points and the standings are based on both members. There is also "co-op" mode, where two human players are on a team.

There is also a "Legend" mode, where the player can unlock a legendary NASCAR driver in a championship against the legend and four "regular" drivers. The player must finish first in the championship to win, regardless of the legend's final position in the standings.

### Showdown

"Showdown" is a one-lap shootout against an opponent of the player's choice. The player also chooses the track and power-up density.

### Time trial

In a time trial, the player has four laps to obtain the track and/or lap record. Track records are "official" if only four laps are run, regardless of power-up density. There are a maximum of five track records kept for each track, but only one lap record.

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score GameRankings 81%[2]

Review scores Publication Score AllGame 4/5[3] CNET Gamecenter 8/10[4] Electronic Gaming Monthly 7.25/10[5][a] EP Daily 7/10[6] Game Informer 7.75/10[7] GameFan 81%[8][b] GameRevolution B−[9] GameSpot 6.9/10[10] IGN 8/10[11] Next Generation 4/5[12] Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine 3.5/5[13]

The game received favorable reviews according to the [review aggregation](/source/Review_aggregator) website [GameRankings](/source/GameRankings).[2] Eric Bratcher of *[NextGen](/source/Next_Generation_(magazine))* said, "Don't expect an ultra-realistic racing simulation here. It's more like the NASCAR-licensed version of *[Road Rash](/source/Road_Rash)*. And it's great."[12]

Dan Elektro of *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* said, "Yes, it's closer to *[Hot Wheels Turbo Racing](/source/Hot_Wheels_Turbo_Racing)* than *[NASCAR 2000](/source/NASCAR_2000)*, but no matter. *NASCAR Rumble*'s silly spin on the usual stock car showdown is a wild and welcome shift into high gear."[14][c] In another *GamePro* review, however, Scary Larry said, "In the long list of impressive PlayStation racing games, *NASCAR Rumble* is definitely in the funny car competition."[15][d]

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Four critics of *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)* gave the game each a score of 7.5/10, 6.5/10, 8/10, and 7/10.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** In *[GameFan](/source/GameFan)*'s viewpoint of the game, one critic gave it a score of 85, and the other 77.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* gave the game two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and control, and two 5/5 scores for sound and fun factor in one review.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)* gave the game two 3.5/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 4/5 scores for control and fun factor in another review.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** IGN staff (February 3, 2000). ["Get Down and Dirty with Nascar \[sic\] Rumble"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/04/get-down-and-dirty-with-nascar-rumble). *[IGN](/source/IGN)*. [Ziff Davis](/source/Ziff_Davis). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230819091427/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/04/get-down-and-dirty-with-nascar-rumble) from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR_2-1) ["NASCAR Rumble for PlayStation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190501143114/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/198051-nascar-rumble/index.html). *[GameRankings](/source/GameRankings)*. CBS Interactive. Archived from [the original](https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/198051-nascar-rumble/index.html) on May 1, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Kanarick, Mark. ["NASCAR Rumble - Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141114230513/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21207&tab=review). *[AllGame](/source/AllGame)*. [All Media Network](/source/All_Media_Network). Archived from [the original](http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=21207&tab=review) on November 14, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Young, Jeffrey Adam (March 10, 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://web.archive.org/web/20000816205508/http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Nasrumble/). *Gamecenter*. [CNET](/source/CNET). Archived from [the original](http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Nasrumble/) on August 16, 2000. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Hager, Dean; Chou, Che; Davison, John; Smith, Shawn (April 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://retrocdn.net/images/4/4f/EGM_US_129.pdf) (PDF). *[Electronic Gaming Monthly](/source/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly)*. No. 129. Ziff Davis. p. 164. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221105031904/https://retrocdn.net/images/4/4f/EGM_US_129.pdf) (PDF) from the original on November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Steinberg, Scott (March 12, 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://web.archive.org/web/20020213014946/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2190&full=1#mr_toppy). *[The Electric Playground](/source/EP_Daily)*. Greedy Productions Ltd. Archived from [the original](http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2190&full=1#mr_toppy) on February 13, 2002. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Fitzloff, Jay (March 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://web.archive.org/web/20001205144100/http://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4468). *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)*. No. 83. [FuncoLand](/source/FuncoLand). Archived from [the original](https://www.gameinformer.com/reviews/review_detail.cfm?ITEM_ID=4468) on December 5, 2000. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Higgins, Geoff "El Nino"; Jacques Strap (April 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_04/page/n85/mode/2up). *[GameFan](/source/GameFan)*. Vol. 8, no. 4. Shinno Media. p. 84. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Liu, Johnny (March 2000). ["Nascar Rumble \[sic\] Review"](https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/34118-nascar-rumble-review). *[GameRevolution](/source/GameRevolution)*. [CraveOnline](/source/CraveOnline). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160817152658/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nascar-rumble) from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Fielder, Joe (February 9, 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble Review \[date mislabeled as "May 2, 2000"\]"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-rumble-review/1900-2548559/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. [Fandom](/source/Fandom_(website)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140630030448/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nascar-rumble-review/1900-2548559/) from the original on June 30, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Perry, Douglass C. (February 7, 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/08/nascar-rumble). *IGN*. Ziff Davis. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230816001200/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/02/08/nascar-rumble) from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NGen_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NGen_14-1) Bratcher, Eric (April 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://archive.org/details/NextGen64Apr2000/page/n91/mode/2up). *[NextGen](/source/Next_Generation_(magazine))*. No. 64. [Imagine Media](/source/Future_US). p. 90. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Kujawa, Kraig (April 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble"](https://archive.org/details/official-us-playstation-magazine-issue-31-april-2000/page/n91/mode/2up). *[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine](/source/Official_U.S._PlayStation_Magazine)*. Vol. 3, no. 7. Ziff Davis. p. 95. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Dan Elektro (April 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble Struts—and Shocks"](https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/GamePro_US_139.pdf) (PDF). *[GamePro](/source/GamePro)*. No. 139. [IDG](/source/International_Data_Group). p. 124. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231106234438/https://retrocdn.net/images/d/d6/GamePro_US_139.pdf) (PDF) from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Scary Larry (February 22, 2000). ["NASCAR Rumble Review for PlayStation on GamePro.com"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040826084121/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/4869.shtml). *GamePro*. IDG. Archived from [the original](http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psx/games/reviews/4869.shtml) on August 26, 2004. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

## External links

- [*NASCAR Rumble*](https://www.mobygames.com/game//5719/nascar-rumble/) at [MobyGames](/source/MobyGames)

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