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Can Iracing Teams Share Setups in Game

New to iRacing? Learn whether teams can share setups in-game, how to do it step by step, and rookie tips to get faster, safer laps without the setup overwhelm.

Quick Answer

Yes—can iracing teams share setups in game? In team sessions, there’s one car setup shared by the whole team; any teammate can load or tweak it and it applies to the team car. You can also use the Garage “Share” button to send a setup to teammates in the session so they can load and save it.

What This Guide Covers

What “can iracing teams share setups in game” means in iRacing
Why beginners get confused about team vs. solo setups
Step-by-step: sharing, loading, and saving setups in a team
Common mistakes and easy fixes
A simple setup-focused practice drill you can run today
When it helps to ask other iRacing drivers for feedback

Simple definition: In iRacing team events (endurance or any session where a team enters one car), your team shares a single car and setup. When one teammate loads or adjusts a setup in the Garage, that becomes the team car’s setup.
Analogy: Think of it like a co-op game where everyone uses the same character loadout. Change the loadout, and the whole squad gets it.
Where you see it: Inside the sim, open the Garage. You can Load a setup, Save it, and click Share to publish it to others in the session. Teammates can then load it from the Shared tab and Save As to keep it.

Important limits:

Fixed setup series: The garage is locked; sharing isn’t needed because everyone runs the same fixed setup.
Race sessions: Many races lock major setup changes, so share/load during Practice, Qualifying, or Warmup.
No permanent team library: iRacing doesn’t keep a team-wide setup vault outside sessions. For long-term storage, share the .sto file through Discord or cloud storage.

Why This Matters for Rookies

Understanding how team setup sharing works saves confusion and time. Instead of each driver guessing, your team aligns on one stable, familiar setup—building consistency, confidence, and cleaner laps. That reduces spins, protects your Safety Rating, and makes races less stressful. Knowing when you can share in-game also prevents last-minute panic (for example, realizing the garage is locked after the green flag).

Sprinkled throughout this guide you’ll find iRacing setup tips aimed at iRacing beginners, so you’ll know exactly what to try and when.

Problem 1: “I don’t see the setup my teammate shared.”

Why it happens: You’re looking at My Setups instead of Shared, or you haven’t refreshed the list.
How to fix it: In the Garage, open the Shared tab, click Refresh, then Load. If you like it, click Save As to store it in My Setups for next time.

Problem 2: “We can’t change the setup right now.”

Why it happens: You’re in a fixed series or the race session has locked the garage.
How to fix it: Share/load during Practice, Qualifying, or Warmup. For fixed series, focus on driving technique, brake bias (if adjustable), and tire pressures (if allowed) instead of setup swaps.

Problem 3: “My teammate’s setup is saved on their PC, not mine.”

Why it happens: Sharing in a session lets you load it temporarily; it’s not saved to your My Setups unless you Save As.
How to fix it: After loading from Shared, click Save As and store it under Documents/iRacing/setups/CarName so you can use it later.

Problem 4: “The car feels worse after loading a teammate’s setup.”

Why it happens: The setup suits their driving style (aggressive braking/turn-in), not yours.
How to fix it: Start with a “safe” baseline, then make small changes: +0.5 PSI tire pressure for stability, move brake bias forward 1–2 clicks, or add a click of rear wing. Don’t change three things at once.

Join the right session: Enter a team Practice, Qualifying, Warmup, or Team Test/Hosted session where teammates are present.
Open the Garage: Press the Garage button. If the garage is locked, wait for an open session type (Practice/Warmup) or a non-fixed series.
Load a baseline: Click Load and choose a stable baseline (iRacing’s “Baseline” is fine to start).
Share the setup: Click Share. This publishes your currently loaded setup to everyone in the session, including teammates.
Teammate side: Your teammate opens Garage > Shared, clicks Refresh, selects the setup, then clicks Load.
Save locally: After loading, teammates should click Save As to keep the file in their My Setups for future sessions.
Make minor tweaks: If needed, adjust brake bias, tire pressures, or wing in small steps so everyone stays comfortable.
Avoid a common mistake: Don’t wait until the race session to share—do it in Practice. Race sessions often lock the garage.
Extra tip: If you’re not in the same session, share the .sto file found at Documents/iRacing/setups/CarName via Discord or cloud storage.

Practical Example (Before vs. After)

Before (Typical Rookie)

Behavior: Each teammate runs a different setup, loads it late, or forgets to save it.
Feel: One driver loves turn-in, another spins on throttle; confusion grows.
Result: Inconsistent laps, last-minute panic, and avoidable incidents that hurt Safety Rating.

After (Correct Approach)

Behavior: One teammate shares a stable baseline in Practice; everyone loads it and hits Save As.
Feel: Predictable balance, easier car control, fewer surprises.
Result: Cleaner stints, steadier pace, calmer comms—and better finishes.

Simple Practice Drill (5–10 Minutes)

Load a Team Test session with the Global Mazda MX-5 at Okayama Full.
Step 1: Driver A loads the iRacing Baseline, shares it. Driver B loads it from Shared and saves it.
Step 2: Both run 5 laps focusing only on smooth exits (limit wheelspin).
Step 3: Together, add +0.5 PSI to rear tires and move brake bias forward 1 click. Share/load again.
Step 4: Run 5 more laps and note if exit stability and braking confidence improved.

Ignore lap time; focus on how much easier the car is to place on corner exit.

Pro Tips for New iRacing Drivers

If the car feels loose on exit, add a click of rear wing or move brake bias slightly forward.
Use Practice or Team Test sessions to finalize setups; don’t gamble in the race session.
After loading from Shared, always Save As so you keep the setup for later.
Watch one fast onboard lap and note brake points and gear choices; setups help, but line and inputs matter more for rookies.
Use replays (chase cam) to spot too-early throttle or late turn-in—both can make a “good” setup feel bad.

When to Ask for Help (Gentle Community Push)

If setup sharing still feels confusing, you’re not alone—most new iRacing drivers need a couple of tries. Many new iRacing drivers hang out in beginner-friendly Discord communities where they can share replays and ask quick questions. A few pointers from experienced racers can make your next team session much smoother.

Is setup sharing available in all iRacing sessions? Not always. It works in sessions where the Garage is open (Practice, Qualifying, Warmup, most Hosted). Fixed setup series lock the garage, so sharing isn’t needed there.
Do teammates need to be online at the same time? To use the in-sim Share button, yes. Otherwise, send the .sto file from Documents/iRacing/setups/CarName via Discord or cloud storage and they can load it later.
Does sharing overwrite my teammate’s saved setups? No. It only publishes the setup to the session’s Shared tab. They must click Load, then Save As to keep it in their own My Setups folder.
Can I practice this with AI or offline? You can practice loading/saving setups offline, but the “Share” function requires other drivers in the same session to receive it.
How long until I’m comfortable with setups? Most beginners feel better after a couple of sessions. Start with stable baselines, make small changes, and focus on driving consistency first.

Final Takeaways

Teams can share setups in-game during open-garage sessions; one car setup serves the entire team.
Use Garage > Share, and teammates should load from Shared, then Save As.
Share early in Practice and make small, driver-friendly tweaks.
Next session action: Join a Team Test, share a baseline, and have every teammate Save As.

You don’t have to master everything tonight. Get one stable setup the whole team likes, practice with it for a few sessions, and enjoy calmer, cleaner races.

Optional Next Steps

Next: Fixed vs. Open Setup Series in iRacing (Beginner’s Guide)
Or read: Basic iRacing Setup Adjustments (Tire Pressure, Brake Bias, Wing)