Change these Settings to Make Your NASCAR 25 Experience More Realistic
What’s Happening? iRacing released its first NASCAR console game, NASCAR 25, earlier this week. While no console game can provide players…
iRacing’s NASCAR 25 is out, but for starters, driving may feel a little off compared to other racing games and even some past NASCAR games, so what can you do in-game to make your car feel and drive better?
What’s Happening? iRacing released its first NASCAR console game, NASCAR 25, earlier this week. While no console game can provide players…
NASCAR 25 offers several options for finding the ideal car setup and controller settings to help players get a grip on the game. Usually, in NASCAR games, how your car drives comes down to the controller setup, the limited modifications you can make in-game, and how you set up your car.
But, in regard to controller settings and in-game settings, iRacing has taken it a step further with NASCAR 25.
This includes in-depth sliders like Driving Assist, Stability Help, and Wall Avoidance, all of which can be found under the Driving Tab in the game’s Settings Menu.
Under the “Advanced Controls” (seen in-game as “Adv. Controls”) tab, you will find sliders for controller sensitivity, with the option to use preset options, like Precise, and Custom. However, it’s best to go to a track practice session and shift around the custom settings until everything feels comfortable.
What’s Happening? Perhaps more than any past NASCAR game, in the early life cycle of iRacing’s NASCAR 25 console game, players…
So, what if you are comfortable with the controller, can keep pace, but are failing to keep up with your preferred line? Well, then you likely need to change your car’s setup.
After starting your practice session, and prior to a race, before taking the track, hit the square button (PS5) or the X button (Xbox) to open the settings tab. This will take you to a tight-to-loose slider.
Now, the addition of this slider was controversial prior to the game’s official release.
This was due to confusion on whether or not there was an option for Custom or in-depth setups. But, with the confirmation that in-depth setups are in the game, fans have realized the addition of the tight-to-loose slider.
This feature is a basic level setup of a car. As you move further to the right, the car becomes tighter, and as you move further to the left, the car becomes looser.
For those unfamiliar, a tight race car will push away from the corner as you approach the midway point through a turn, while a loose car will feel like it has less grip in the rear tires through the turn.
Many players online have agreed that the game’s pre-made setups, like past games, result in a tight car, so, for more speed, it’s better to start on 25% loose and see if you are comfortable.
But, if you felt better off tighter, then head in the direction of a tight setup, this feature can make a practice session, something often skipped in NASCAR games, a critical aspect of your race weekend.
Update: Another great guide, used by many in the community, comes from Reddit user bokeefus, who continuously posts updated versions of his basic guide for custom setups.
Set Up Guide 3.0 – Pit Stop Adjustments
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If you really want to dive into setting up your car, you can switch to the game’s setup creator by hitting the R1 button (PS5) or RB Button (Xbox) while on the tight-to-loose slider page.
Some players will stay away from this feature, but those who want the realism of racing, this is where you can make your car run absolutely perfectly. The setup page is broken up into five parts, with four sections for your four tires and one for the overall car.
Each factor works independently of itself to make the car drive how you want it to. The game also gives you the chance to try out other pre-saved custom setups, or save and open past ones you may have done.
iRacing and NASCAR have already collaborated on a video featuring NASCAR on NBC/Prime/TNT analyst Steve Letarte, explaining what each aspect of the setup sheet means and how they all work together.
But, it is important to remember that any setup you make is going to need to be comfortable for you, much like real life, a setup made by another person may not match up with your skills, comfort level, or, specifically in the case of NASCAR 25, your Gameplay sliders and controller setup.
Finally, it is important to note that as of press time, there is no way to change your car’s setup mid-race, so what you start the race with is what you will end the race with, though there is a chance this option could be added in the future.
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Garrett Mitchell, better known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, says his 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule isn’t set in stone, something the YouTube star explained to Dale Earnhardt Jr on the latest episode of The Dale Jr Download.
One of the biggest surprises in recent NASCAR news is that YouTube star Cleetus McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut next month at Rockingham Speedway.
Mitchell, who has just won a NASCAR National Series start to his name, will make this start with Richard Childress Racing in their No. 33 car as part of a part-time development contract that will see him make starts in 2026 and 2027.
Per Mitchell, his contract will cover three races per season, though he hinted it could be more in a Facebook post. Nonetheless, fans are eagerly awaiting an official schedule of what other tracks Mitchell and RCR will tackle in 2026.
Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer for this schedule, as the 30-year-old Floridian explained during a recent interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr, his 2026 schedule is still up in the air a month ahead of his first race.
During an interview on the latest episode of the Dale Jr Download, Mitchell told Earnhardt that while he plans to race the superspeedways after Rockingham, with his sights set on Talladega’s April 25 or October 24 race weekend, the decision lies in the hands of NASCAR.
“NASCAR said I cannot run Talladega unless I go to Rockingham first and do well,” Mitchell said.
Mitchell then clarified that while he will have a rookie test for Rockingham, the race at Rockingham will determine his eligibility to race at Talladega.
What’s Happening? YouTube star-turned-NASCAR driver Garrett Mitchell, best known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, has signed a part-time deal to…
Mitchell, who has two ARCA starts at Daytona and one at Talladega, has already taken a rookie test this season at Rockingham for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Despite a minor crash during this test, Mitchell was cleared to race in the season-opening race at Daytona, crashing himself in a single truck spin five laps into the race, after a valiant qualifying effort.
Even with the barrier of Rockingham in the way, fans are already somewhat concerned about McFarland’s skills, given the result of his short time behind the wheel of a truck.
During this episode of The DJD, Mitchell expressed his intentions to work his way up the ladder and learn, but with the caveat that if an opportunity presents itself to him, he will take it, using the Daytona 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series as a metaphorical example.
“I don’t want to drive a Cup car right now. But, brother, if someone calls me and says, ‘We got a spot in a Cup car in the Daytona 500?’ I mean, what am I supposed to do?” — Cleetus McFarland
Despite his doubters, with the support of RCR and their developmental tools, Mitchell seems confident about the opportunity, already getting in some sim time with RCR.
Either way, no matter how much support he has in his corner, Mitchell is diving in headfirst once again with this opportunity.
What’s Happening? Despite his internet fame, Garrett Mitchell, by his screen name Cleetus McFarland, has recently taken to stock car racing…
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Lionel has officially opened pre-orders for Garrett Mitchell’s (better known as Cleetus McFarland) first-ever NASCAR diecast.
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YouTube star-turned-NASCAR driver Garrett Mitchell, best known by his online persona Cleetus McFarland, has signed a part-time deal to race with Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series for the next two seasons.
UPDATE 3:00 PM EST: Per RCR Mitchell will make his debut at Rockingham Speedway on April 4.
What’s Happening? Despite his internet fame, Garrett Mitchell, by his screen name Cleetus McFarland, has recently taken to stock car racing…
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