NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently shared details about his passion for college football video games, revealing that he has meticulously built and managed a team while tracking its progress on his iPad as a virtual coach.
While Earnhardt Jr. is widely known for his driving and broadcasting abilities, few were aware of his deep interest in EA Sports’ College Football 25.
The two-time Daytona 500 champion has become highly skilled at the game, gathering extensive knowledge and statistics that could potentially lead to a new career opportunity. However, he currently seems satisfied with his achievements in his virtual football dynasty.
Earnhardt Jr. explained that he developed a dynasty using UNC Charlotte’s football program, transforming the 49ers from a low-rated team into a top-tier powerhouse. He even defeated his friend TJ Majors, who manages a Michigan dynasty.
He proudly displayed a Charlotte replica helmet and shared his gaming experience on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast, explaining how he built the program from a one-star team to a four-and-a-half-star contender before defeating his friend Majors, who was also his best man at his wedding.
When asked how he managed to beat Michigan, Earnhardt Jr. credited his success to strategic recruiting and dedication. He then showed his iPad, detailing his depth chart and playbook, which includes rankings of plays based on their effectiveness in gaining yards.
Despite his deep involvement in college football gaming, Earnhardt Jr. continues to voice his opinions on key NASCAR topics, including the controversy surrounding the driver approval process, which gained attention after Katherine Legge’s crash in Phoenix.
He noted that the discussion about practice time in NASCAR had been largely overlooked until recently, with Legge’s incident sparking debate over how drivers are approved to compete.
Earnhardt Jr. expressed indifference toward the approval process itself, stating that someone at NASCAR ultimately makes the decision, and he isn’t particularly concerned about it.
However, he emphasized that a bigger issue is the lack of practice, suggesting that additional practice sessions could have helped Legge and her team improve the car’s performance.
He argued that teams are not actually saving money by cutting practice sessions. Instead, any money they would have spent on practice has been reallocated to hiring additional staff and investing in tools like simulation technology to enhance performance in other ways.
