The first patch of 2026 has arrived, and no—it’s not the kind of update that flips the garage upside down overnight. Think of this one less like a flashy new paint scheme and more like tightening lug nuts before the green flag drops.

It’s that time again. Another month, another DLC drop rolling down pit road, and another moment where NASCAR 25 reminds players that the season never really ends. Just as fans start settling into holiday mode, the game hits the gas one more time with a ...