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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19

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  1. RustyM.
    Jul 3, 2001
    9
    Good game. Can't wait for the 2nd one to come out.
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  2. B.P.
    Aug 14, 2001
    9
    With all things you can do to modify this game, it is the most fun racing game ever. Users that connect through IRF to find races can paint and trade setups easily.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. LaneP.
    Nov 4, 2001
    9
    Game is great if you use expert mode. Very realistic, could use help in normal/arcade mode. Overall this is one of the best.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. AJF.
    Oct 26, 2002
    7
    GREAT!!!!! not as good as nascar 4 but I like it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. DanielB.
    May 20, 2003
    10
    This is a great game! Sorry got to go beat some of my heat!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. EddieS.
    Dec 3, 2001
    10
    Very Awesome, especially with the mods for it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. PieraldoM.
    Jul 14, 2001
    10
    This is the most realistic, best graphics NASCAR game I have ever played.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. DevonL.
    Feb 23, 2003
    10
    This is a really great game! It has skins and other things you can find for it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. JoshW.
    Dec 14, 2001
    10
    The best racing game to date, especially with carsets u can d/l and race with.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. BillyL>
    Jul 24, 2001
    10
    I thought it was the best NASCAR game yet.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. JamesR.
    Aug 12, 2001
    10
    I buy a new racing sim every year. This one is the best by far. I also make use of the patches, tools, and new car downloads.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. RobertL.
    Nov 22, 2001
    10
    The best NASCAR racing game at this time.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Aside from the two new racing modes, Beat the Heat and Race the Pro, the best part of the gameplay in NASCAR Heat is the thrilling pack racing experience, driving door-to-door and fender-to-fender against your opponents.
  2. 100
    This is the best simulation of NASCAR racing yet.
  3. I just wish that the details of NH were as good as the foundational components such as the physics and graphics engines. The yellow flag bug will ruin a great offline race.