NASCAR 25 MIXED Reviews on Steam, iRacing SAVING Dirt Road? FIXING Ovals?

A huge week just hit both iRacing and NASCAR 25, and the timing could not be more awkward. NASCAR 25 finally launched on Steam, and while excitement was high, the early reviews may be painting a very different picture. Add in a fresh iRacing development update, and suddenly the question becomes unavoidable: Is NASCAR 25 slowing down iRacing’s progress, or are both projects simply trying to sprint before they can walk?

• Are Steam’s mixed reviews actually a fair representation of NASCAR 25, or is the game being judged through overly sim-focused expectations?
• How much of the online chaos is fixable, especially with no private lobbies, no rules, and wheel setups that feel like a puzzle?
• Does iRacing’s season 1 development blog reveal any signs that NASCAR 25 is pulling resources away, or are the two projects marching along on separate tracks?
• And with new tracks, updated models, fresh dirt road content, and aero research underway, is iRacing doing enough to keep longtime users excited?

The contrast between NASCAR 25’s early stumbles and iRacing’s steady yet quieter progress creates a fascinating moment for both fan bases. Whether you’re frustrated, curious, or just trying to figure out where to spend your time and money, this week delivered a lot more questions than answers. Let DJ know what you think after watching the full breakdown.

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