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Where to Find My Licenses in Iracing
New to iRacing? Discover where to find my licenses in iRacing, what they mean, and quick steps to check your Road/Oval license. Friendly help for iRacing beginners.
If you’ve ever opened iRacing, stared at the menus, and felt a little lost, you’re in the right place. This short guide answers where to find my licenses in iRacing, explains what each license does, and gives simple steps so you can get back on track fast.
where to find my licenses in iracing (Quick Answer)
Open the iRacing Simulator app, click “My iRacing” in the top menu, then choose “Licenses & Safety.” There you’ll see your license splits (Road, Oval, Dirt) and class (R, D, C, B, A) plus iRating and SR — all visible in one place.
Why this matters for beginners
Licenses control which series and cars you can enter. For iRacing beginners, the license system is how the sim keeps races fair and safe. New to iRacing? Understanding where your licenses live prevents frustration, helps you pick appropriate races, and is one of the first bits of “how iRacing works” you should learn.
Simple step-by-step guide
- Launch the iRacing Simulator (not the website).
- In the top menu choose “My iRacing.”
- Click “Licenses & Safety” from the left column.
- Read the License table: categories (Road/Oval/Dirt), classes (R–A), iRating, and Safety Rating (SR).
- Click any license entry for more details, including required events or progression info.
Common mistakes (and quick fixes)
- Mistake: Looking on the iRacing website only. Fix: Open the Simulator app — the most current license info is in the app.
- Mistake: Confusing iRating with license class. Fix: iRating is skill-based; license class (R–A) determines eligibility. Read both.
- Mistake: Assuming dirt/oval/road are the same. Fix: Each discipline has its own license progression — check the correct column in “Licenses & Safety.”
Quick pro tips (calm coach-like guidance)
- If a license says “Unrated,” do an official race or test session to generate a Safety Rating.
- Use the filters in the “Series” area after checking your license to only show eligible races.
- For iRacing tips: start with public/leagues for your license level before jumping to fixed-series competition.
- Keep one session per week focused on clean laps — SR matters as much as speed early on.
- Want help fast? Search or ask in iRacing beginners channels on official forums or Discord communities for real-time pointers.
FAQs (what a beginner might Google)
Q: Can I see my licenses on the iRacing website?
A: Basic info appears on the site, but the Simulator app’s “Licenses & Safety” page is the authoritative, up-to-date view.
Q: Why is my license lower than I expected?
A: You earn class upgrades by completing required events and maintaining Safety Rating; missing races or incidents can slow progress.
Q: Do I need separate licenses for Road and Oval?
A: Yes. Road, Oval, and Dirt licenses progress independently and unlock different series.
Q: How long until I can race in a higher series?
A: It depends on completing the required number of official events and maintaining or improving your Safety Rating — frequency varies by series.
Keep this page bookmarked and next session open the Simulator app, click “My iRacing” → “Licenses & Safety,” and take one small step: enter an eligible practice session. That hands-on step clears more confusion than any extra reading.