Doesn't quite overcome its shameless self-promotion, but the film will satisfy the Lynyrd Skynyrd set while providing a decent explanation to those who are baffled by the sport's popularity.
– Peter Hartlaub,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Mar 2004
rotten:
Its rampant corporate sponsorship is messy and distracting, and the athleticism necessary to triumph is still less intriguing (perhaps because it's less visible) than the athleticism necessary to triumph in, say, baseball.
– Erik Lundegaard,
Seattle Times,
12 Mar 2004
fresh:
An interesting behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most popular spectator sports.
– Sara Gebhardt,
Washington Post,
12 Mar 2004
fresh:
NASCAR 3D will delight fans of auto racing.
– Janice Page,
Boston Globe,
16 Mar 2004
fresh:
The movie makes an excellent primer about the world of stock car racing for fans and nonfans alike.