NASCAR Rumble PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

NASCAR Rumble

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Electronic Arts, NASCAR Rumble arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a racing game.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Electronic Arts also made Need for Speed II, Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit and World Cup 98 for the PS1.

NASCAR Rumble supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing NASCAR Rumble is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

NASCAR Rumble gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NASCAR Rumble cheats & codes

14 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable All Difficulty Levels300B7135 0002
Enable EA Sports Car300B714E 0001
Enable Loader300B7150 0001
Enable Sprint300B7151 0001
Enable Jet Car300B7152 0001
Enable Tow Truck300B7153 0001

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NASCAR Rumble walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

NASCAR Rumble FAQ

When did NASCAR Rumble come out on the PS1?

NASCAR Rumble was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made NASCAR Rumble?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is NASCAR Rumble multiplayer?

Yes. NASCAR Rumble supports up to 2 players.

How long does NASCAR Rumble take to play?

As a racing game, NASCAR Rumble typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about NASCAR Rumble on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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