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How to Mount Monitors for Iracing

Clear, beginner-friendly guide on how to mount monitors for iRacing. Simple mounting choices, correct height & angle, and quick tips to improve immersion, comfort.

If opening iRacing felt like stepping into a cockpit with no map, you’re not alone. Many iRacing beginners freeze at “How do I place these monitors?” This short guide demystifies how to mount monitors for iracing so you can get a comfy, immersive view without overcomplicating things.

Quick Answer: how to mount monitors for iracing

Place your main monitor centered at eye level (or slightly below), use VESA arms or a sturdy desk/clamp mount for adjustability, arc side monitors toward you with equal angles, and sit about an arm’s length away. Adjust FOV in iRacing after mounting.

Why this matters for beginners

Good monitor placement changes how iRacing feels: better depth, more track awareness, and less neck strain. New to iRacing drivers often mount screens too high, too far, or at inconsistent angles — and then wonder why the car feels “off.” Getting basic geometry right makes learning how iRacing works and applying iRacing tips on braking and turns more intuitive.

Simple step-by-step guide

Choose your layout: single, ultra-wide, or triple. For beginners, a single 34" ultrawide or a well-aligned triple 27" is easiest to start with.
Fit VESA mounts or a strong desk clamp: attach monitors to VESA arms so you can micro-adjust height, tilt, and yaw without moving the whole desk.
Seat and eye position: sit in your driving position. The center of the screen should be at or slightly below eye level; your eyes should be ~50–80 cm (20–32") from the screen for a single/ultrawide, a bit farther for triple.
Arc and angle: for triple setups, form a smooth arc so each screen faces your eyes directly. Aim for ~10–15° yaw between screens; bezels should meet at your peripheral line.
Final adjustments & FOV: lock mounts, then calibrate iRacing’s FOV and monitor configuration (bezel correction if needed) so on-screen distance matches real-world feel.

Common mistakes (and fixes)

Mounting monitors too high: Causes neck strain and poor visual reference. Fix: lower so the center is at eye level or a touch below.
Uneven angles between screens: Creates warped perspective and makes judging corners hard. Fix: use a protractor or a phone app to set equal yaw for side screens.
Weak clamps or wobbly arms: Vibration and sag break immersion. Fix: upgrade to rated VESA arms or desk-mounts and tighten bolts.

Quick pro tips

Use identical monitors (size/resolution) for easier bezel correction.
Tighten every VESA bolt, then check after a few sessions.
If using triple monitors, lean toward a smaller bezel or bezel-less monitors to reduce visual seams.
Mark your “perfect” seat position with tape so every session starts the same.
After mounting, spend 10 minutes in iRacing adjusting FOV — hardware placement and software settings must match.

FAQs

Q: What distance is best from my eyes to the screen?
A: Start at arm’s length (~50–80 cm). For triples, sit slightly farther back so each screen fills less of your field of view.

Q: Can I use wall mounts?
A: Yes—wall mounts are fine if they’re sturdy and VESA-compatible, but ensure you can still fine-tune angle and height from your seated position.

Q: Do I need curved monitors?
A: No. Curved panels help wrap the view naturally on ultra-wide or triple setups, but flat monitors work perfectly if mounted correctly.

Q: How do I check if my FOV is right?
A: Use iRacing’s FOV sliders and a reference object (like the car’s hood) to match on-screen size to what you expect in-cockpit.

Final takeaways Mounting monitors is about simple geometry: comfortable eye height, correct distance, and an even arc. Start with one stable mount, get your seating consistent, then tweak angles and FOV. Try this setup in your next practice session and notice how much clearer braking points and turns become.