NASCAR Thunder 2002
Xbox · 2001
About this game
This game is the first entry in EA's NASCAR Thunder series, where players can choose from sixty different drivers including Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Tony Stewart, Dale Jarrett, just to name a few.
There is an Quick Race mode where players can go against the computer or compete against three friends and can customize their options including turning yellow flags on or off, realistic damage and the length of races.
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A 20 season Career Mode is also present that let's players build a car from scratch by choosing a number, paint scheme and up to four different sponsors.
As the player progresses through their career, they can use money earned from races to buy better parts to upgrade their car and land bigger sponsors, depending on if the player meets their sponsor's goals.
There are also options where player's can tweak their car to their liking including change air pressure of their tire's, gear ratios, the angle of their spoiler, among others, depending on which track they race on. 23 real-life tracks are present including Lowe's Motor Speedway, Watkins Glen International Speedway and even the famed Daytona Speedway, home of the Daytona 500.
Another feature lets the player race against the legend himself, Richard Petty, if they can win eight season championships.
About Xbox
Microsoft's original Xbox (2001) marked the company's first console and stood out for its built-in hard drive and Xbox Live service, which laid the groundwork for modern online console gaming. Original Xbox discs are prone to wear, so complete, undamaged copies — especially of the system's more niche or Japan-only titles — are less common than the console's overall sales figures might suggest.
Gamevaro tracks NASCAR Thunder 2002 for Xbox with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding NASCAR Thunder 2002 to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This XBOX release dates back to 2001.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.36 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €34.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €34.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €31.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.14 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.14 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.51 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.45 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.73 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.73 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.16 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.57 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.33 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €7.75 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NASCAR Thunder 2002 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NASCAR Thunder 2002 worth?
NASCAR Thunder 2002 for Xbox is currently worth €8.57 loose, €7.60 complete in box, and €31.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NASCAR Thunder 2002 rare?
NASCAR Thunder 2002 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NASCAR Thunder 2002?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For NASCAR Thunder 2002, loose is €8.57 and CIB is €7.60 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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