Game Modes
- Career mode is one of the new modes in the game, in which the player takes control of a custom driver, and races to get sponsors, equipment for his garage, and respect from other drivers.
- Season mode allows players to take control of either a custom driver, or an existing driver for a season or more, with custom rules and schedules.
- SpeedZone is a mode in which players can hone their skills in passing, blocking, drafting, as well as time trials.
- Lightning Challenge is a mode in which the player takes control of a driver and race in a situation that occurred in the 2002 Winston Cup and 2003 Winston Cup seasons to that particular driver, which also comes with a video with Michael Waltrip as the reporter, and beating these challenges unlocks the player new Thunder Plates, which unlocks new tracks, fantasy drivers, Busch Series drivers from the 2003 season, as well as legendary drivers.
- Another new game mode is Online mode, where players can race online if they have an Internet connection and adapter. Microphone support also was available.
- There is also a tutorial mode (which is called Thunder License) featuring NASCAR legend Richard Petty, in which the player has to follow a driver of his/her choice along a racing line around the track, with various voice commentary by Petty. The racing line can also be toggled in Race Now mode.
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