Days of Thunder

Days of Thunder is based on the movie of the same name. Players take on the role of rookie driver Cole Trickle who is trying to make it big in stock car racing.

The main mode of the game lets the player race through circuits. This mode features several races with parts of the story peppered in between. This process continues with harder circuits being unlocked when the previous one is beaten. This mode also unlocks the tracks and additional cars that can be used on the other game mode. This other mode is called the Track mode. It lets the player race an exhibition race on any unlocked track of their choice.

While the film dealt with the rise of a NASCAR driver, this game lacks the actual NASCAR license.