ESPN Speed World is a generic racing game made to resemble NASCAR. The player is given a stock car and can tune the car from the angle of the spoiler, to the setting of the shocks, and up to the pressure of the tires.
The game features three different types of speedways: Super Speedway , Short Track and Road Courses , each with 5 tracks to choose from. Players can race against the computer with all 23 other stock cars on the track, or play head-to-head on a split screen against a friend.
The game also features realistic driving physics and a unique commentary system, with NASCAR analyst Dr. Jerry Punch providing color commentary as ESPN broadcasts the races.