Nascar Thunder 2004 — Exploits

Codes Unlocks Items Racing Simulation Sports
GenreRacing, Simulation, Sports ReleasedSep 16, 2003 DevElectronic Arts Tiburon, Budcat Creations, Image Space PublisherElectronic Arts, EA SPORTS PlatformPC, Xbox, PS2, PS1
Nascar Thunder 2004 screenshot

NASCAR Thunder 2004 is a racing simulator by EA Sports, released in 2003 and available in separate versions for PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. It features the 2002 champion Tony Stewart on the cover with a scowling look to represent the new Grudges and Alliances feature. It was the only game as of 2002 to feature the previous Winston (Sprint) Cup Champion on the cover. The game had the most extensive soundtrack of the series up from four songs from the previous game.The game also has a career mode, season mode, Lightning Challenge mode, SpeedZone, as well as a tutorial mode featuring Richard Petty. The game is an EA Sports Bio game, and is compatible with other EA Sports Bio games like Madden NFL 2004 and NCAA Football 2004.[3] A Nintendo GameCube port was planned but was cancelled, as the console did not support Online Play.

Source: RAWG.io Game Database
Press / to search, Esc to clear
Contents: Press Alt+ to navigate
Cheat Codes:
------------
Submitted by: conner54

Dale Earnhardt

---------------
To unlock Dale Earnhardt, win the Daytona 500 as Kevin Harvick (29 car). After 
winning the Daytona 500, a Thunder Plate will appear with Dale Earnhardt on it.
↑ Top

Night tracks

-------------
Go to season mode and then to "Custom Schedule". You can unlock night races for 
the day tracks. 
↑ Top

Driving locked car part

------------------------
In multi player mode, you can drive a locked car. This only works with one person
at a time. Have a player choose their car, then have the other player go to the 
same car. Have them change to a locked car. After that, they can choose their car. 
↑ Top

Easy win

---------
On a longer race, race backwards and try to take every racer out. Make sure 
they are in flames. Pause game play and check the "Race Stats" periodically 
to see who is still on the track. Then, turn back around and race with no 
competition. Note: When you are checking the Race Stats, if you see "Off" 
under any racer, that indicates that they will be in the pits for a long 
period of time.
↑ Top

No restrictor plate at Talladega

---------------------------------
Use a text editor to edit the "gdbfile" file in the 
"/season04/tracks/talladega/easports500" directory in the game folder.
Find the "RestrictorPlate = true" line and change the value to "false".
↑ Top

Upside down

------------
Chose any track and press cursor keys on the keypad until it appears 
that you are upside down. Drive and it will still look as if you are 
upside down when in fact you are actually level. Press [Keypad 5] to
return to normal.
↑ Top

Smoke Screen Lightning challenge

---------------------------------
When the challenge begins, immediately slow down, fall into the inside line
behind Jimmie Johnson, and stay there. As you get to Turn 1, Jeff Burton 
will send Dale Jarrett spinning into traffic. When this happens, quickly 
slam on your brakes and take your time. Be careful not to drop out of 
contention when on the brakes. If you see a car up against the wall for a
long time and think it is going to stay there, accelerate. You should be able
to drive through the wreck unharmed. Note: This may take a few attempts, as 
the wreck may not be cleared easily.
↑ Top

Gear ratios

------------
The following gear ratios deliver the most top end or acceleration for these 
tracks, depending on what is best for that type of track. They are listed in
the order: second, third, fourth, and rear. 
All first gears should be set to 3.6.
↑ Top

Gear ratios

------------
The following gear ratios deliver the most top end or acceleration for these
tracks, depending on what is best for that type of track. They are listed in
the order: second, third, fourth, and rear. All first gears should be set to 3.6.

Atlanta: 2.1 / 1.55 / 1.06 / 3.55 
Bristol: 2.3 / 1.8 / 1.3 / 4.15 
California: 2.0 / 1.4 / 1.0 / 3.50 
Chicago: 2.0 / 1.5 / 1.02 / 3.50 
Darlington: 2.15 / 1.60 / 1.86 / 3.7 
Daytona Beach: 1.9 / 1.3 / .98 / 3.5 
Daytona: 2.05 / 1.45 / 0.89 / 3.5 
Dockside: 2.1 / 1.55 / 1.10 / 3.5 
Dover: 2.15 / 1.70 / 1.11 / 3.80 
Indy: 2.05 / 1.50: / 1.01 / 3.5 
Infineon 2.1 / 1.65 / 1.15 / 3.85 
Kansas: 2.1 / 1.5 / 1.0 / 3.55 
Las Vegas: 2.1 / 1.55 / 1.06 / 3.5 
Lowe's: 1.9 / 1.3 / .98 / 3.50 
Martinsville: 2.4 / 1.9 / 1.5 / 3.6 
Miami: 2.0 / 1.5 / 1.06 / 3.55 
Michigan: 2.05 / 1.5 / 1.01 / 3.5 
New Hampshire 2.35 / 1.7 / 1.15 / 4.1 
Phoenix: 2.1 / 1.6 / 1.11 / 3.65 
Pocono: 2.0 / 1.45 / .94 / 3.5 
Richmond: 2.3 / 1.8 / 1.23 / 3.9 
Talladega: 2.05 / 1.6 / .83 / 3.5 
Texas: 2.1 / 1.55 / 1.04 / 2.5 
The Rock: 2.1 / 1.65 / 1.14 / 3.55 
Watkins Glenn: 2.1 / 1.55 / 1.08 / 3.6
↑ Top

Legend Drivers

---------------
To unlock the Legend drivers, win the Pepsi 400 in Season Mode.
↑ Top
Rate this page:

Submit your codes!

✍ Contribute
Having codes, cheats, hints, tips, trainer or tricks we don't have yet?

Cheatbook Analysis

📑 10 sections📝 693 words🕐 ~3 min📅 Aug 2015
⚡COMPLEXITY 33%
📊DEPTH 90%
CodesUnlocksItemsRacing
🎮 includes codes, unlocks, items
💬Summary: Comprehensive guide featuring unlockables. Covers No restrictor plate at..., Smoke Screen Lightning..., Driving locked car part and 5 more sections.
🔖Topics: top, car, track, gear, race, unlock

Related Cheat Guides

🔗 5 guides

Players Also Search

🔍 5 similar