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How to Report a Driver in Iracing

Learn how to report a driver in iRacing quickly and confidently. A beginner-friendly walkthrough for new to iRacing racers so you can keep races fair and learn the system.

If you’ve ever finished a race annoyed and didn’t know what to do next, you’re not alone. New to iRacing? The incident and reporting tools feel opaque at first. This short guide for iRacing beginners explains the simple steps, why it matters, and quick iRacing tips so you can act with confidence.

Quick Answer (what it is)

To report a driver in iRacing you use the in-sim incident reporting or the iRacing member site to flag unsafe or intentionally disruptive behavior. Reports include incident evidence — lap, time, and a short description — and go to iRacing’s review team for possible action.

Why this matters for beginners

Beginners often worry they’ll be ignored or that reporting is complicated. In truth, reporting keeps races cleaner and helps you learn what’s acceptable. Knowing how iRacing works around incident reports also lets you focus on improving your driving rather than stewing over others’ mistakes.

Simple Step-by-Step Guide

1. After the session, open the Results screen (in-sim) or visit the session details on members.iracing.com.
2. Find the incident list and the driver you want to report; click the small report/flag icon next to their name.
3. Choose the incident type (avoid, ramming, blocking, etc.), add a short note describing what happened, and attach any replay timestamp if available.
4. Submit the report. iRacing stores the data (telemetry, chat, replay) for the review team — you don’t need to do more unless asked.

Common mistakes (and how to fix them)

• Mistake: Reporting emotional reactions instead of facts. Fix: Describe the concrete action (contact at Turn 3 on lap 2), not opinions.
• Mistake: Waiting too long. Fix: Submit before you leave the results screen so timestamps/replays are available.
• Mistake: Reporting for minor racing incidents. Fix: Reserve reports for clear unsafe or intentional behavior; for “racing room” contact, consider a polite message first.

Quick pro tips

• Keep your description short and factual: “Hit by #14 at T1, lost 3 spots, no attempt to brake.”
• Use replay timestamps to point reviewers to the frame they should watch.
• If you’re unsure, ask in friendly iRacing Discord communities — they can help you decide if a report is appropriate.
• Don’t chase revenge reports; repeated frivolous reports can reflect poorly.
• Learn from reports against you to improve — they’re a feedback source too.

FAQs

Q: Can I report someone during a race?
A: No — submit after the session when results and incidents are available.

Q: Will my name be shown to the driver I report?
A: No — reports are processed by iRacing staff; the subject won’t see who reported them.

Q: How long until iRacing acts on a report?
A: Timing varies. Serious cases can be fast-tracked; others are reviewed in batches.

Q: Should I always file a report for contact?
A: Not always. Use reports for dangerous or intentional behavior, not routine racing contact.

Final takeaways Reporting in iRacing is simple: be factual, act promptly after the session, and use replay timestamps. Next time you feel a report is needed, follow the steps above and move on to the next race — that’s how iRacing beginners become confident racers.