August 25, 2025 — NASCAR and iRacing Studios have officially unveiled the cover athletes for NASCAR 25, and the trio represents some of the sport’s brightest stars: William Byron, Christopher Bell, and Ryan Blaney.
The reveal fittingly took place at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway — a venue steeped in NASCAR history and home to some of the sport’s most iconic moments.
The Cover Athletes
William Byron – Back-to-Back Daytona 500 Champion
Byron enters the NASCAR 25 spotlight fresh off consecutive Daytona 500 victories in 2024 and 2025. His meteoric rise from iRacing prodigy to Cup Series star makes his inclusion especially symbolic.
“It’s really special to be on the cover because it’s one of those moments in your career where you feel like you’ve made it,” Byron said when asked about the honor.
Christopher Bell – All-Star Champion
Bell, winner of the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race, represents Toyota’s presence on the cover. Known for his consistency and late-race heroics, Bell embodies the grit and determination of NASCAR’s new era.
“I just remember being a kid and going every single year when the new games would come out, and I’d wait to see who was going to be on the cover,” Bell recalled. “The fact that I’m on the cover is something that I never would have dreamed of in a million years.”
Ryan Blaney – Cup Series Champion
Rounding out the trio is Ryan Blaney, the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and a fan favorite. Blaney’s inclusion brings balance to the cover, representing Ford in the three-man lineup and completing the manufacturer trifecta.
A Symbolic Trio
Byron, Bell, and Blaney aren’t just successful drivers — together they symbolize NASCAR’s current balance of youth, experience, and championship pedigree. The cover also highlights all three top manufacturers: Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ford.
For fans, this makes the NASCAR 25 cover one of the most representative and well-rounded in years.
The Official Soundtrack
Alongside the cover reveal, iRacing Studios also unveiled the game’s official soundtrack. The playlist blends rock, country, and modern hits to match NASCAR’s high-energy atmosphere. Featured tracks include:
- “Time Bomb” – Whiskey Myers
- “Hypnotize” – System of a Down
- “Liar” – Jelly Roll
- “Burn It Down” – Parker McCollum
- Plus more songs available to stream on the official Spotify playlist.
This curated soundtrack aims to give fans a true race-day vibe both on and off the track.
Release Date and Platforms
NASCAR 25 launches October 14, 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC release on Steam set to follow on November 11, 2025.
Fans can expect the game to include all four national touring series (Cup, Xfinity, Trucks, and ARCA), over 175 real-world drivers, dozens of laser-scanned tracks, and massive 40-car online multiplayer races.
Stay Connected
iRacing Studios and NASCAR will continue dropping new reveals leading up to launch. Fans can follow official accounts on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch for behind-the-scenes looks, trailers, and gameplay previews.
With its cover stars revealed and hype building, NASCAR 25 is set to deliver the most authentic NASCAR console experience in more than a decade.
