"In Thunder 2004, you take the track with 42 of the most vindictive drivers ever to hold a wheel."

-- Official U.S. PlayStation magazine (Oct. 2003)
Score: 100

"Some innovative ideas and slick polish give race fans plenty to roar about."

-- GamePro.com
Score:4.5/5
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"Any NASCAR fan will tell you that driver rivalries are a big part of the sport, so it's about time that aspect was translated into EA's already excellent series."

-- Gamers.com (PS2)
Score: 10/10
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"The new Grudge/Alliance system in Thunder 2004 perfectly illustrates why millions (yes, millions--we checked) of Americans sit their a**es in front of the television and watch a four-hour race every Sunday."

-- Gamers.com (Xbox)
Score: 9/10
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"Gone are the days when bouncing off another car to make a turn was acceptable. In Thunder 2004, you can still pull crap like that, but don't be surprised if your victim stuffs you into the wall on the next lap."

-- Game Now (Oct. 2003)
Score: 100

"Taking the checkered flag involves strategy, which the Grudge/Alliance feature exemplifies perfectly."

-- Electronic Gaming Monthly (Oct. 2003)
Score: 85