Sprint Cars Road to Knoxville

About

"Sprint Cars Road to Knoxville" is a racing game that lets you compete in high-speed sprint car races on dirt tracks, aiming to become a racing legend. You can race as Tony Stewart's #20 Winged Sprint Car, and compete on over 20 tracks, including famous ones like Knoxville Raceway. The game also features an extensive career mode where you manage your racing team, buy and improve cars, and hire drivers, as well as a Time Trial mode to race against global competitors. Unique vehicles like dune buggies and golf carts can be unlocked as well.

Genres & Tags

Racing

Play Modes

Sprint Cars Road to Knoxville screenshot

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay for fans of dirt track racing, with a nostalgic feel for those who played similar games on older consoles.
Offers a career mode that allows players to upgrade cars and hire drivers, providing depth to the racing experience.
Compatible with various controllers, making it accessible for players who prefer different input methods.

Poor graphics and outdated interface that do not hold up to modern standards, making the game feel dated.
Lack of proper controller support, particularly for racing wheels, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
Numerous technical issues, including unresponsiveness and sound problems, which hinder gameplay and enjoyment.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The graphics in "Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville" are generally considered decent for a dirt track racing game, with some users appreciating the realistic elements like dust and track bumps. However, opinions are mixed, as some players criticize the graphics as outdated and lacking in quality, suggesting that while the game is not a simulation, it could benefit from enhancements. Overall, the visuals are seen as adequate for an arcade-style experience, but not groundbreaking.
- “Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville was developed by Big Ant Studios, who also created World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars, Short Track Racing: Trading Paint, and Sprint Cars 2: Showdown at Eldora. The graphics for this game still hold up pretty well; it's not a simulation-based game, so just be ready for an arcade-type experience if you're interested in buying this game.”
- “The game features some charming graphics, with dust being kicked up and bumps on the track, but the cars and the rest of the track look great.”
- “Imagine a new 2020 graphically enhanced sprint car game.”
- “This game has absolutely crap graphics (was on release trash as well), absolutely terrible gameplay and makes absolutely no fun!”
- “Graphics aren't amazing, but for a dirt track game, it's quite realistic.”
- “Even if the controls and graphics were terrible, I still would have probably liked a game like this.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Gameplay received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the experience despite issues like garbled sound effects, while others criticized it as lacking fun and having poor graphics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as flawed but not entirely detrimental to enjoyment.
- “The gameplay was actually quite enjoyable; I had a great time until the sound issues became unfixable.”
- “The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and have fun.”
- “I love how the gameplay keeps evolving, offering new challenges that keep me engaged.”
- “This game has absolutely terrible graphics (it was trash at release as well), absolutely awful gameplay, and is no fun at all!”
- “The car sound can occasionally be garbled and sounds bad, but it isn't detrimental to the gameplay itself.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, highlighting graphical glitches such as a buggy appearing with distorted features on outdated terrain. Overall, the game's stability is criticized for its unrealistic physics and visual inconsistencies.
- “The car dropped a physically improbable buggy on a dirt road made out of 1994 polygons.”
- “The roof of the buggy was all crooked and misaligned.”