What do I need to get started with iRacing?

What is needed to start iRacing?

WHAT'S RECOMMENDED? iRacing recommends at least a six-core processor, 16 GB of RAM, a graphics card with 6 GB of dedicated vRAM (specifically mentioning a GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB or AMD RX 580), and about 50 GB of storage for installation.

Is iRacing good for beginners?

iRacing includes superb baseline setups for all cars and tracks that are perfect for beginners. They're not particularly fast but are very stable and forgiving at the limit. You can load these setups from the setups menu when you're in the garage.

Is iRacing hard to get into?

It might take some time to get used to iRacing. Start by racing the AI or on practice servers. After that, you can sort your way through the world of the series and ranks. iRacing is challenging, but a whole lot of fun once you get rolling.

Does iRacing have a monthly fee?

Buy iRacing Subscription Plan. To be billed on a recurring basis. $9.99 at checkout, auto-renewed every 1 month(s) at $12.99.

iRacing Explained! Beginners Guide 2023

Can you just practice on iRacing?

From here, you can select a Practice, Time Trial, or Race session. A Practice session is like a test session with other drivers. Once you get a feel for the car and track in your test sessions, jump into a Practice session to see how you fare in a race environment with other cars on the track.

How much does full iRacing cost?

The base price for iRacing each year is $13 per month, totalling $156 per year. This is the cost of just the subscription, not including any discounts or promotions. On top of this price, you may need to purchase some in-game content to participate in your chosen race series.

What PC is best for iRacing?

How do I progress from a rookie in iRacing?

As a rookie, you'll need to participate in 2 races or 4 time trials, and have a safety rating of over 3.0 in order to be promoted to Class D. From there, you can work your way to class C, B, A, and if you can make the cut, the Pro license level.

Can you still play iRacing without a subscription?

So in reality, the answer is no, iRacing costs a monthly subscription, much like PlayStation Plus being required for you to play online. NO MEMBERSHIP NO PARTY: You need to subscribe to play, otherwise you're not going to be able to partake in any racing. The iRacing membership grants you some additional goods.

Do you have to buy everything on iRacing?

There are 16 cars and 22 tracks available for free with an iRacing subscription, including enough vehicles and locations to get you into the four motorsport disciplines represented: oval, dirt ovals, dirt road (rallycross) and road course racing.

Do you have to pay for every car in iRacing?

You don't have to buy all the cars and tracks at once and, in fact, many people never buy or very slowly buy additional cars and tracks. Other people buy them all right away but most fall in-between.

How much iRating do you start with?

iRating starts at 1250

As a Rookie, you have a default iR of 1250. This is invisible to you while a Rookie. Depending on how well you perform in the Rookie races, your iR might be a little higher or lower when you finally get to see your rating in the D class.

Can you run iRacing on Xbox?

The World of Outlaws will make its long-awaited return to PlayStation and Xbox in the fall of 2022 thanks to a partnership between the series, iRacing, and its studio Monster Games, the parties announced today.

Do you need a clutch pedal for iRacing?

Dogbox H-Pattern

Similar to Synchromesh H-Pattern, except now the clutch is no longer required for downshifts or full-throttle upshifts due to the dog teeth engagement of the gears. Drivers will still need to lift partially off the throttle on upshifts and blip on downshifts.

What is the cheapest PC to play iRacing?

iBuyPower Pro Gaming PC Computer is the most affordable option on the list. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor. The 2GB Nvidia GT 730 graphics card and 8GB DDR4 memory delivers a decent gaming experience on a budget.

Can you play iRacing on a regular PC?

Most current-generation PCs will perform effectively on iRacing.com. In the event that a member owns an older computer, an upgraded graphics card could potentially be all that is required to enable the iRacing online driving simulator to operate successfully.

How realistic is iRacing?

For the most part I'd say the way the cars act is probably 75% realistic. A good part of that has to do with the physics of the sim as well as how the adjustments act when you make them. Those will be discussed later. Horsepower, grip, and aerodynamic traits, I think iRacing gets it pretty close too.

Can you race anytime in iRacing?

The tracks and cars are at the beck and call of iRacers 24/7/365. That means you can drive any time, day or night, for as long as you like.

How to get into iRacing cheap?

Currently, the iRacing bulk discounts are; Purchase 3 or more cars or tracks at once = 10% off. Purchase 6 or more cars or tracks at once = 15% off. Purchase 40 or more cars or tracks at any time = 20% off all future content.

Do you get paid in iRacing?

iRacing holds the annual eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, a yearly tournament, that has been going for 12 years in a row. Consequently, 40 of the best racers in the world of iRacing compete for a prize pool of $300,000! And the first-place winner gets $100,000, an astounding number!

Does it cost money to host a race in iRacing?

Hosted sessions enable you to create a personalized race event at any time. Hosted sessions are charged at 50 cents per hour for the session host only. You can select a 2 hour session for $1, a 4 hour session for $2, or a 6 hour session for $3.

Can you play iRacing without a wheel?

You'll also need a racing wheel and pedals, just like a real race car — imagine that! The Logitech G29 is the go-to entry-level wheel-and-pedals combination.

Can you test drive cars before buying iRacing?

Do not forget that iRacing provides an offline service (Test Drive) during all update periods so you can enjoy any type of content that you have previously downloaded without having purchased it.