Dale Earnhardt Jr.<\/a> works closely with the developers, describing how a driver truly feels during a race weekend. The pressure, the focus, the adrenaline, all to make game emotions authentic. Lewis says Junior\u2019s feedback, especially regarding the career mode\u2019s feel and messaging, has shaped the team\u2019s approach to player progression. And the buzz surrounding NASCAR 25 isn\u2019t just from fans; it is resonating inside the garage, too.<\/p>\n Hendrick Motorsports #24 William Byron<\/a> has already taken part in early testing sessions. A recent sneak peek showed the #24 navigating the new controls and menus, suggesting that even seasoned pros are paying close attention to how the game simulates modern racing. Byron, who climbed the lines for the background and iRacing, as always valued realism, and that\u2019s exactly what the development team promises to deliver in NASCAR 25.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will also appear in the career mode! Come race weekends, players will hear him live in the Dirty Mo studio, commenting on their performance, challenges, and breakthroughs. Lewis explained, \u201cIt\u2019s this real sensory experience\u2026 halfway through my rise from Trucks to Xfinity\u2026 talking about me and something that just happened.\u201d<\/p>\n That kind of integration was beyond expectation. Lewis adds, hinting at a game built with the two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series<\/a> champion\u2019s insights at its core. Lewis, who is awaiting the release of NASCAR 25, says, \u201cIt\u2019s been far beyond what I expected; far beyond what I would have ever thought we could get. It\u2019s really going to pay off for fans.\u201d<\/p>\n And then there is Mitchell deJong, a racing powerhouse and one of the most decorated iRacers in the world. While not in the NASCAR Cup Series<\/a>, deJong has become a benchmark for what is possible in digital motorsport. His success in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series and other global game championships signals that professional-level talent is flourishing online and why drivers like him are watching NASCAR 25 with serious interest. When a game of tracks names, with that kind of position and compared to fire, it\u2019s clear it\u2019s aiming for more than arcade thrills; it is chasing authenticity.<\/p>\n In essence, NASCAR 25 is just a simulation; it is a virtual playground built at least partly by a legend who is known for both the rush and the grind. And for gamers, that means every turn, every lap, could feel just a fraction closer to the real deal. Junior\u2019s role as the executive director of iRacing has also helped stretch his impact on the gaming world. Now, all gamers await with bated breath as NASCAR 25 promises a gaming experience never seen before.<\/p>\n Dale Earnhardt Jr. voices his concern over a dying Martinsville tradition<\/p>\n Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spoken out as uncertainty grows over one of NASCAR\u2019s most treasured traditions, the Martinsville<\/a> grandfather clock. Following the announcement that the Howard Miller company, producer of the iconic Ridgeway clocks, will shut down operations in 2026, concerns have erupted across the racing world<\/a>, but the future of the decades-old custom. Fans and NASCAR veterans alike are frustrated, hearing the end of a symbol that has had victory at Martinsville for generations.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Martinsville Speedway has been a fixture on the NASCAR calendar since 1949, and since 1964, winners of the NASCAR Cup Series races at the track have received a handcrafted grandfather clock. The very first recipient, Fred Lorenzen, dominated that inaugural year by leading 980 of 1000 total laps across both events. For drivers, winning the race was one thing; taking home that timeless, chiming trophy was another. No other track offers such a distinctive prize.<\/p>\n The tradition continued even after Ridgeway was acquired by the Howard Miller company in 2004. But now, rising production costs and bundling access to specialty parts have made the clock-making business unsustainable. CEO Howard J. Miller explained that the tariffs and a fractured supply chain had crippled their ability to produce the clocks domestically. Without a bio, the entire operation and the Ridgeway, Howard Miller, and Heckman brands will shutter by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n![\"article-image\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Dale-Earnhardt-Jr-1.jpeg\")
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