​​Everything Dale Earnhardt Jr Revealed About NASCAR ’25’s Soundtrack on July 30

LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 21: JR Motorsports team owner, and fill-in crew chief Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on from the pit box during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 21, 2025 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

What’s Happening?

Following a short clip of the main menu and soundtrack for iRacing’s upcoming console game, NASCAR ’25, Dale Earnhardt Jr hopped on X to reveal even more about the game’s soundtrack.

On Wednesday Morning, NASCAR Hall of Famer and executive director at iRacing, Dale Earnhardt Jr., uploaded a clip of NASCAR ’25’s main menu. While fans reacted to the menu’s design, the soundtrack was the main takeaway.

Fans quickly noticed that the background music in the short clip was not the usual generic southern rock found in recent games; rather, it was Killer Mike’s song Nobody Knows. Of course, while Earnhardt has taken pride in the game itself, the former driver and music-lover has taken the soundtrack under his wing, asking fans and drivers what they’d like to see in the game.

After his Instagram post, fans quickly flocked to X to ask for more information on the soundtrack, and Earnhardt, ever a man of the people, obliged.

Earnhardt started by saying that there will be 27 different artists featured in the game, and though he didn’t expand on every artist, from his posts, here’s who Earnhardt said is included:

  • Breaking Benjamin
  • Chevelle
  • Have Mercy
  • Jelly Roll
  • Killer Mike
  • Molly Hatchet
  • Royal Blood

Earnhardt also made special notes of certain artists, for example, regarding Molly Hatchet’s Flirtin’ with Disaster, the featured song from EA Sports’ NASCAR 98, “I was told that people wouldn’t buy a game without it.”

Many fans were excited to see Breaking Benjamin on the list of artists, with Earnhardt saying that they were on a list submitted by NASCAR Cup Series drivers Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney alongside Royal Blood. Breaking Benjamin is another returning group from a past NASCAR game, being featured in EA’s NASCAR 07.

However, Earnhardt revealed that Breaking Benjamin was the first to contact the game and ask to be involved.

The Latest on NASCAR ’25

These posts only scratched the surface of the 27 artists, and perhaps many more songs in the game’s library, meaning fans still await a full reveal down the road. This week, NASCAR ’25 began unveiling rosters for the four series featured in the game, likely meaning a soundtrack reveal is right around the corner.

NASCAR ’25 is scheduled to release on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on Oct. 14, with a PC port coming in the future. For any and all information, including timelines, promotional videos, and in-game info, make sure to check out our in-depth article on NASCAR ’25 below.

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What Fans Think of NASCAR’s TV Coverage in 2026 (So Far)

What’s Happening?

As the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season gets underway, The Daily Downforce is once again tracking how fans feel about race broadcasts throughout the year, just as we did last year. This ratings tracker exists to capture fan feedback in a clear, consistent way across the entire season for each TV partner.

How the Tracker Works

After each Cup Series race weekend, we will post a fan poll asking one simple question: “How would you rate this weekend’s Cup Series broadcast?” And fans can vote and comment based on their overall viewing experience. This article will be updated weekly with the most recent race’s numbers added to the tracker.

Where and How to Vote

  • The poll is posted on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after each race.
  • Fans can vote directly in the poll with just one tap.
  • Replies and quote posts are also monitored to gather more detailed feedback for a separate article after the season is concluded

Participation is quick and open to everyone.

Tracker

WeekNetworkRaceVotesGood | Average | BadSource
1FOXBowman Gray Clash36816% | 43% | 42%Check the Poll HERE
2FOXDaytona 50098942% | 46% | 12%Check the Poll HERE

Latest Poll Results

Remember to follow The Daily Downforce on X to catch each weekly poll, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.

NASCAR Coming to The Crew Motorfest in New Free Update

What’s Happening?

A new trailer revealed that NASCAR will be a part of The Crew Motorfest’s upcoming free season 9 update.

  • Ubisoft released a new trailer for The Crew Motorfest’s upcoming Island update, including a brief look at NASCAR racing as part of the new content
  • The NASCAR cars appear at the 1:08 minute mark of the trailer
  • The trailer shows officially licensed NASCAR Next Gen cars racing on an unidentified oval track
  • There are limited details on licenses, teams, drivers, tracks or gameplay mechanics, but the trailer shows the cars of Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, William Byron, Shane van Gisbergen, Brad Keselowski, Ross Chastain, and Ryan Blaney, all with official paint schemes and sponsors reminiscent of the 2025 season, confirming that the content present will be fully licensed by NASCAR
  • The collaboration is expected to feature a full playlist focused on oval racing disciplines such as drafting and pit strategy
  • Outside of the NASCAR content, Season 9 is likely to introduce a feature for building and sharing of custom tracks, as well as a new RC car playlist featuring miniature-scale racing

Will you be playing The Crew for this new update? Let us know your opinion on Discord or X. Don’t forget that you can also follow us on InstagramFacebook, and YouTube.

Kyle Busch’s Controversial Last Lap Move | Hamlin Defends Herbst | NASCAR Power Rankings!

Denny Hamlin defends Riley Herbst, Brad Keselowski is furious, and Kyle Busch leaves everyone debating what it means to truly compete for a Daytona 500. The final lap at Daytona International Speedway sparked multiple completely different controversies that say a lot about modern superspeedway racing.

  • Was Riley Herbst’s late block just another split-second Daytona gamble, or did he truly cost Keselowski a legitimate shot at the win?
  • Is Denny Hamlin right to defend his driver publicly, even while admitting the wreck was on Herbst?
  • Did Kyle Busch make a savvy veteran points play by bailing out of the draft on the white flag?
  • Does backing out of the lead pack signal frustration, maybe even a bigger-picture mindset shift?

At superspeedways, instinct rules everything. Herbst reacted late, Keselowski paid the price, and Hamlin backed his guy. Meanwhile, Busch lifted from 25th, avoided the wreck, and gained ten spots, a move that looks smart in hindsight but could have backfired badly. In a new points-heavy format, are drivers thinking differently? We break down both moments, what they really mean, and whether everyone involved might actually have a point. Plus, early Cup Series power rankings to wrap it up.

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