NASCAR Thunder 2002

EA-002 [45410002]
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  • Status
    Playable

    This title is playable, with minor issues.

  • Last Tested
    Dec 31, 2025
    Reported by Discord user: mrarthur7097#0 
    created_at: 1767143212
xbe_cert_title_id: 1161887746
xbe_headers_sha256: 27f2dd8d64a1b96697cb2c597307a94271c9a243d0f4d269aec9c97da09247ae
xemu_version: 0.8.129
xemu_branch: master
xemu_commit: 47b25fb8fb527eee8be3878aa60351cc33189a2d
xemu_date: Sun Dec 28 06:37:26 UTC 2025
os_platform: Linux
os_version: Bazzite
cpu: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core Processor             
gl_vendor: NVIDIA Corporation
gl_renderer: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti/PCIe/SSE2
gl_version: 4.0.0 NVIDIA 580.95.05
gl_shading_language_version: 4.00 NVIDIA via Cg compiler
compat_rating: Playable
compat_comments: Intro's / Cutscenes:
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Fmv's are fine

Sound:
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had some minor audio crackle.

Performance / Gameplay:
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Performance fluctuates between 30-50fps some 60 fps during replays and intro to race. drops to 30 fps when using the rear-view mirror and during physics interactions. Vulkan runs about  2x worse, hovering 30's and dropping to 20's using the rear-view mirror.

Graphics:
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Couldn't see any issues from what I played.

Seems playable, plays identically to it sequel terms of performance and  graphics.

Note:Only play one full race on quick play.

_id: 6954772ca50d128b22888d45
provided_by_discord_id: 272363174253297664
provided_by_discord_name: mrarthur7097#0

Known Issues

Meta: Audio Issues
#904

Issue last updated Feb 16, 2026.