NASCAR fans have been pretty spoiled when it comes to video games. From Richard Petty’s Talladega for the Commodore 64 in 1984 to the NASCAR Thunder 2004 and everything in between, the world of stock car racing has been a favorite for fans to dive into. However, technology has evolved from the good ol’ days, and pixelated race tracks have turned into full-fledged racing simulators.

That’s where NASCAR 25 comes in. The game was released on October 14, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and fans rushed to the stores to get their copy. And despite mixed reviews early on, the game seems to have won over fans, if their social media comments are anything to go by.

The numbers paint a pretty picture for NASCAR 25

iRacing couldn’t have asked for more. Even though NASCAR 25 hasn’t even been released on PCs yet, the game has already sold over 100,000 units since its release midway through October. According to GameDiscoverCo, the game has already made the Top 10 best-seller list for both Xbox and PlayStation, even though plenty of reviews indicated that it lacks depth, leaving fans wanting more.

“It’s this crazy, full-circle deal,” said Matt Lewis, the director of production for iRacing. He went on to say, “If you ask anybody what their favorite NASCAR game in history was, you’re going to get one of those three (referring to NASCAR 2003, Dirt to Daytona, and NASCAR Thunder 2004). And now we have the teams that worked on all of those games building NASCAR ’25.”

Fast forward two decades, and in Lewis’ own words, “We are finally doing it.” The game does make some controversial calls, though, like William Byron being the highest-rated driver, at a time when the likes of Denny Hamlin have arguably had a better season. But despite the buzz on social media, fans are speaking louder with their pockets.

According to GameDiscoverCo’s estimate, 52,200 PlayStation copies were purchased, while 60,200 units were sold on Xbox. As for PC players, NASCAR 25 will be available on Steam from November 11th, which will further help increase the sales numbers. A reason for the game’s success might be down to how easy it is to play, with Chase Briscoe saying, “The average person would probably have trouble getting around the track in iRacing. This is a game I can play with (wife) Marissa.”

NASCAR 25 features all four racing series, allowing players to compete in the Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and the ARCA Menards. Going by the numbers, it’s fair to say that the first standalone console game released by iRacing and developer Matt Lewis has been a resounding success, and fans can’t help but rave about it on social media.

Fans share their positive reviews about NASCAR 25

As expected, NASCAR fans made their voices heard on Reddit after the game sold over 100,000 units in less than a month. One fan praised iRacing’s latest release, but also offered constructive feedback, hoping it will be implemented in the next iteration. The netizen wrote, “It’s pretty solid. I hope in the future I can drive for other teams in the career mode rather than be an owner/driver.”

Meanwhile, another Reddit user was eagerly looking forward to NASCAR 25’s PC release, especially after the glowing reviews on the internet. The fan said, “That rocks! I’m patiently waiting for the PC version to drop on the 11th before I buy it.” Ultimately, the numbers don’t lie, and one stock car racing enthusiast couldn’t help but write, “$6mil+ in one month sales isn’t bad at all,” especially for a game that is primarily popular in the United States.

Considering this was iRacing’s first console release, there were bound to be some aspects that didn’t hit the mark, and one particular NASCAR fan couldn’t help but point it out. Despite the critical assessment, the Reddit user wrote, “It is fairly bare bones, but what is in is done quite well.”

Meanwhile, another fan saw NASCAR 25 as a step in the right direction, something both iRacing and developer Matt Lewis can use as a foundation to build on for the future. Perhaps that’s why the stock car racing enthusiast wrote, “That was the plan with the game all along. Get a strong base to build on in the future. Seems like step one is complete. Excited to see where the franchise goes. They have already been adding a ton of quality of life adjustments so it’s nice to see someone give a shit about a nascar game.”

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