The new NASCAR 25 driver ratings have arrived, spotlighting the standout competitors across the Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA Menards Series, as part of iRacing Studios’ much-anticipated video game release. These ratings offer insight into which drivers lead their divisions and highlight familiar names like Connor Zilisch, Corey Heim, and Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen who each top their respective series.
Leading Drivers in NASCAR Xfinity Series
Connor Zilisch claims the highest overall driver rating in the Xfinity Series with a perfect 100, excelling notably in speedways and road courses, which underscores his well-rounded skill set. Reigning champion Justin Allgaier follows closely, just one point behind at 99 overall, demonstrating his dominance on intermediate and concrete tracks where he also achieved perfect scores. Aric Almirola, a recently retired NASCAR Cup standout now driving part-time, ranks as the top part-time entrant in the Xfinity Series, placing third overall with a rating of 97. Notably, Almirola secures the top rating on short intermediate tracks. Austin Hill, another prominent name, mastered superspeedways with a flawless 100 in that discipline. Ross Chastain is the only other part-time Xfinity driver to make the top ten, demonstrating the depth of talent present in this field.
Standouts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Within the Truck Series, Corey Heim stands out as the top-rated driver across all categories, securing a perfect overall score of 100. Heim’s dominance is underscored by his unblemished 100 ratings in speedways, intermediates, short intermediates, and road courses, showcasing his consistency across various track types. Kyle Busch, another familiar face from the Cup Series, is ranked as the leading part-time Truck driver with an impressive 98 overall, and he also achieved a perfect score on superspeedways. Ross Chastain, active in multiple series, holds third with a 95 overall rating. Layne Riggs rounds out the top competitors, placing fourth and earning the only other 100 rating for his skill on concrete tracks, which sets him apart among his peers.
Top Performers in ARCA Menards Series
The ARCA Menards Series features Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen at the top, although his overall rating is 99—just shy of a perfect score. Queen achieved 100 ratings on both speedways and intermediate tracks, highlighting his particular strengths in these areas. William Sawalich closely follows with a 97 overall, distinguished by his perfect scores on short intermediates, concrete tracks, and road courses. Lavar Scott claims the third spot in ARCA’s top rankings with an overall score of 90, rounding out a fiercely competitive top trio in this developmental racing series.
Breakdown of Top Drivers Across NASCAR 25
NASCAR 25 driver ratings provide a valuable benchmark for fans and players to assess each racer’s abilities across stock car racing’s lower national divisions. The highest ratings in Xfinity, Trucks, and ARCA reflect each driver’s excellence on specific track types and in various competition formats. The inclusion of these carefully assessed stats in the new video game underscores iRacing Studios’ commitment to accuracy and realism, ensuring fans experience authentic driver performance. As these ratings become a talking point among the NASCAR community, drivers like Zilisch, Heim, and Queen solidify their reputations as top talents to watch in the coming racing season.
