If you’re looking for a NASCAR 25 setup guide, you’ve found it. The NASCAR 25 community is already sharing valuable setup knowledge for tuning and car handling. Reddit user u/bokeefus created a simple, effective setup sheet you can copy and reuse for any track. Shared here with permission, this page keeps the resource easy to find and use.
Quick Start
- Start with the default setup in-game.
- Make small, deliberate changes (1–2 clicks) and test after each change.
- Use the sheet below to track adjustments, notes, and lap deltas.
How to Use This NASCAR 25 Setup Guide
- Baseline tab: Record the stock setup and hot-lap times.
- Change log: Adjust one variable at a time (spring, tire pressure, wedge, gear, ARB, camber, toe, ride height, spoiler, etc.).
- Lap deltas: Track your best and average lap time before/after each change.
- Race vs. qual trim: Keep separate versions to avoid losing a strong race setup.
General Tuning Flow (Oval)
- Tires first: Adjust pressures and stagger to stabilize entry/exit.
- Balance the platform: Springs, ARBs, and wedge fine-tune mid-corner balance.
- Aero & rake: Small tweaks for stability vs. straight-line speed.
- Alignment: Camber/toe improve tire longevity and corner grip.
- Gearing: Target peak RPMs at the end of the straight without limiter bounce.
💡 Community Tip:
Getting the caster dialed just right is an overlooked garage tool — veterans from NR2003 will feel right at home.
Best Practices for NASCAR 25 Setups
- Change one thing at a time. If it helps, keep it; if not, revert.
- Run long tests to heat the tires and simulate wear.
- Save versions often: TrackName_Date_Qual / Race / LongRun.
- Write real notes: Describe what each change felt like, not just the numbers.
Credits & Source
This NASCAR 25 setup guide is shared with permission from Reddit user u/bokeefus. Originally posted in the r/NASCARVideoGame community.
