NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
Windows - 2003
Description of NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
Here is the video game “NASCAR Racing 2003 Season”! Released in 2003 on Windows, it's still available and playable with some tinkering. It's a racing / driving and simulation game, set in a real-time, licensed title, vehicle simulator, automobile and track racing themes.
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david_miscio 2025-01-31 0 point
wow!
Is it necessary to upload bin, cue files with .BIN .CUE on capital letters? when I use bchunk on Linux to make iso, it ask for specific capital letters or not. I have to remember this, I must have a great eye for them!!!!
Killswitch 2025-01-16 2 points
No-CD Patch no longer works, game crashes whenever you click drive on any race mode. Use this one instead: https://stunodracing.net/index.php?threads/nr2003-and-windows-7-8-10-no-cd-patch.835/
tuna 2024-12-07 2 points
To install mods onto this, add your mod folders to "series" after installing.
TheSystemGuy 2024-09-08 0 point
Thank you TNTMAN93 for making this game popular. Long live IDIOTS of NASCAR.
i do not get it 2024-06-17 2 points
can you give any clarification on how to make
this gamey work.
so i have to burn the .iso
install the game, enter key ?
then i have to apply the cd check fix ?
then the patch ?
and then the fix for the patch ?
on xp ?
John Mooth 2023-10-22 0 point
The DRM check is basic, when I'm trying to reset Windows by keeping my files and after then, opening the game, it prompts a message how the game is a incomplete installation installing through directory, when I click OK, it exits. Resetting Windows will also delete this registry for installing the game. When using the no CD check does not fix. Please, does anyone have any tips on how I can fix it?
Sara Bodi 2023-10-22 13 points
NASCAR IS COOL AND IM GOING IN 2025 FEBRUARY 28 IN DAYTONA WITH MOM AND JACKSON AND SAVANNAH AND UNCLE!
b1030420 2023-03-07 0 point
omg im so mad this game passed me by as a child. too busy playing geoffs GP3 or Mcrae Rally2....
THIS GAME IS SO GOOD. yeah its old, and theirs QOL features weve grown to get used to, but the racing... and the setup is epic. 10/10 racing game.
blask 2023-02-28 -1 point
@NoahMotionz
Making multiple installs: Create new empty folder next to your main game folder - if your main install is "Papyrus/NASCAR Racing 2003 Season"
create new folder "Papyrus/NASCAR Racing 2003 Season_1" and then copy and paste everything from "Papyrus/NASCAR Racing 2003" to "Papyrus/NASCAR Racing 2003 Season_1".
That's it. You have a new separate install. You can do this multiple times and make more installs - like "Papyrus/NASCAR Racing 2003 Season_2"
"Papyrus/NASCAR Racing 2003 Season_3"
and so on.
NoahMotionz 2023-02-26 0 point
Tried on my racing PC which has Windows 11 and the no/cd patch didn't work (Not on mine anyway) Still had to disable dep to get it to work.
https://technoresult.com/how-to-disable-data-execution-prevention-dep-in-windows-11/
I also tried making multiple copies for different mods, but I couldn't get DT to mount multiple copies. Is it possible or do you need the Zip file for multiple installs?
NoahMotionz 2023-02-22 1 point
Installation Instructions Feb 2023 Windows 10
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You'll need something like Daemon Tools to Mount the ISO first of all.
After mounting click install and type in the CD key and wait till done.
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Everything has to be done in the right order or it won't work.
If you copy the exe over first, the patch won't recognize it and will close.
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So, first run the patch and then run the fix.
Once that's all done copy the NOCD NR2003.exe in to the NR2003 folder and overwrite the original.
Thats it, Have Fun
Texas1Racer 2023-01-31 0 point
I tried starting the game and it keeps saying blinkw.32 is missing
Gitchimo 2022-11-03 0 point
So I hit the button and only got part of my comment...
Okay, the game is working in Win 10 great. Just follow the install advise that is repeated by quite a few commenters and you shouldn't have any issues(much)!
My Specs:
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 Six-Core Processor 3.40 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
GPU: Nvidia Gforce 1660 6gb
And yes... Watch yer six Ross Chastain! (and kudos to you my good sir) was doin that stunt before GameCube! :)
SilentMRG 2022-09-21 0 point
Everyone keep in mind that this game installs two drivers which can randomly cause Blue Screen of Death on your PC as these drivers somehow try to corrupt the system. The drivers name: papycpu2.sys and papyjoy.sys.
Somebody 2022-09-10 0 point
If you don't want to disable DEP use this NoCd:
https://stunodracing.net/index.php?threads/nr2003-and-windows-7-8-10-no-cd-patch.835/
xero exel saenz 2022-03-29 -3 points
i think that game looks funny in youtube the car are flying and crashing and stuck so funny the youtuber name tntman
indigo mapping50 2021-12-27 -1 point
can i install this i did but i cant open it can you tell me?
MozartAlimony 2021-11-28 152 points
Only people who actually like the NASCAR Racing games and aren't just here for the meme can upvote this comment.
geno 2021-10-20 0 point
by far top 3 best nascar car game of all time, and ranks really high for racing game in general
mr. parrot 2021-03-15 10 points
is it me or somene else bc I download the game for the ritz car and yah its a cool game
dientxpro46 2021-01-18 0 point
i would recommend installing nr2003 patch you can find on google it good for mods and for tracks
Cameeel Habeb Habob 2021-01-13 -3 points
My name is Cameeel Habeb Habob Cameeel as in Camel, Habeb Habob as in Corn on The Cob and as I am a camel I do not know if i'm supposed to download something else or if I can just download it and it will work.
Hate Ditch Forever 2020-11-29 0 point
Win10, NEC Multisync LCD 1760NX Gaming PC (2018) no Games.
2X AMD-ATI-XP System, 2X NEC Multisync LCD 1970NX
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Grand Prix Legends ( Standard ) ( Papyrus Group) Warm_Up (Lankhor) Alle Original ISO
Saitek PS 2700 und 2x P1500 Gamepads. 1x Fujitsu Siemens Szenicview P19-2 als ersatz.
Dugglet McNugglet 2020-11-12 1 point
Regarding what AWESOMEGAMER said, you actually type bcedit without the .exe at the end in Windows 10.
AwesomeGAMER 2020-10-27 -1 point
NR2003 Patch: http://www.shaggycentral.net/ITDH/downloads/dl.htm
NR2003 No CD Patch: https://gamecopyworld.eu/games/pc_nascar_racing_2003.shtml
Type command prompt: bcdedit.exe /set nx AlwaysOff
We're will fix the game crashed (You will get your fucking blood on cockpit).
shirt 2020-06-02 -2 points
does it work without anything on windows 10? like no enhancers or mods
jack 2020-04-21 1 point
idk if or what it is but fix the game it wont let me play im trying it again to see if it works
Coyote 2020-04-16 3 points
i downloaded the nr2003 season and went to install it and it is not the game at all
Clyde3D 2020-04-03 0 point
For Windows 7 you may need dgVoodoo2 or nGlide200 to allow it to run and look good. Once you get it running you can go to :
https://nr2k3.weebly.com/mods.html for some additional enhancement files.
dingdong 2019-10-10 1 point
https://discord.gg/X4P9tbD
Members-only discord community for serious racers interested in online sim racing in NR2003 simulation and hardcore mode (forced cockpit view and disabled driving aids) as in iRacing and eNascar for fun and league.
dingdong 2019-10-07 0 point
One of the best sims out there to this day. Join my discord for online sim races.
Discord community for online sim racing in NR2003 simulation and hardcore mode (forced cockpit view and disabled driving aids) as in iRacing and eNascar https://discord.gg/gtJEmc
Dave33333 2019-08-17 48 points
If you look in the right places, there are more solid copies of NR2003 that can be downloaded and used, seems MyAbandonware's version has flaws. I do not use this copy of the game and got mine elsewhere, however, I will give you instructions that should allow to play the game.
If you're using an iso, just get WinCDEmu, a very simple not shady program that makes virtual iso drives, works like a charm. After mounting, run the installer, or if you really want to, run autorun and then open the installer for that burst of nostalgia when it comes to getting a new game from the 2000s.
Run the installer like normal, when you get to the much needed key, there is a universal one that is in all copies.
RAB2-RAB2-RAB2-RAB2-8869
Continue through installation like normal, now, when you get the game, don't run it yet, you need the nocd patch. Grab the nocd exe file and drop it into the nr2003 folder, allow it it overwrite, or you could keep the cd exe for whatever reason. Also install both patches, the 1.0.2.1 and its fix.
There are one or two final hoop(s) you must go through to start the game. Depending on the OS, you must go over to compatibility settings and set it to Windows XP, on modern systems, the game will shut down right after the cut scenes. If you're still having issues, you may have to disable Data Execution Prevention, also known as DEP, which may require you to enter the BIOS and turn it off.
Bing bang boom, NR2003 is now modable and for your gaming pleasure.
Liam 2019-08-13 3 points
This does not work. No instructions, and just says no files for this no files for that etc etc. Someone help
david mcdaniel 2019-07-29 1 point
When I installed it it said it was nascar heat 03. Then when I clicked on the shortcut it would open and then close
WMMeans 2019-06-23 2 points
I've downloaded and redownloaded this file like ten times and every single time the game won't run because of some missing .dill files.
ricky bobby 2019-06-17 1 point
https://stunodracing.net/index.php?threads/nr2003-and-windows-7-8-10-no-cd-patch.835/
Dave33333 2019-06-01 2 points
This game was Papyrus' swan song to NASCAR after EA Sports got the exclusive rights to the sport. In retaliation, Papyrus released the popular 1.2.0.1 patch that allowed you to mod the game as you please. Since then, NR2003 is still used widely to this day and is figured more of a free version of iRacing since the source code is the core of it. The modding community, while somewhat infamous, is what keeps this game alive. EA would throw away their license after 2009, 6 years later after releasing more and more disappointing releases since NASCAR Thunder 2004.
For any racing fan, and any guy who likes making art and tinkering around with game code, this is the game for you, this game is bar none compared to the rest. Have fun with this game, I enjoy it immensely.
Clyde3D 2019-04-15 3 points
Ok this is Fun! Patch the game first (1201) then use the CD patch (1201) for it. Ignore the 1.0 version NOCD file! Nglide (www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide) is how you then get it to work on Win7 and up.
B Thaler 2019-04-12 -4 points
Hi.
Having some problems. Once installed, i have the message "wrong disc inserted."
Any idea how to fix it ?
Thx
John 2019-03-05 2 points
I still have the CD for this game. I made the Duff Beer car in Photoshop and used to drive that when racing. Even all the small stickers on the car were products from The Simpsons (Laramie, Lard lad, etc.)
allen187foreal 2018-09-23 3 points
Turn DEP off. Run CMD as admin bcdedit.exe / set nx AlwaysOff
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