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How to See Incidents in Iracing

How to see incidents in iRacing: quick, friendly steps for new drivers to open incident logs, use replay markers, read messages, and protect your safety rating. Start today.

If you’ve ever finished a race and wondered “What just happened?” — you’re not alone. New to iRacing? The incident display and logs can feel hidden at first. This short guide breaks it down so iRacing beginners can quickly find incidents, understand them, and use the info to improve.

Quick Answer

Quick answer: To see incidents in iRacing, open the Results & Stats or the Session screen after an event, check the incident log, and use the on-screen replay markers. Incidents are also shown in chat and final results. This helps monitor safety rating and avoid penalties.

how to see incidents in iracing

On the race screen you’ll see in-session messages (like “X received an incident”). After the session:

Go to the Results & Stats page for that event.
Open the Incident Log to view each incident’s time, type, and points.
Use the replay and the timeline markers to jump to the exact moment.

This is core to how iRacing works for driver development: incidents affect your safety rating and license. For iRacing beginners, knowing where to look turns confusion into useful feedback.

Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Finish or exit the session and open the Results & Stats from the event page.
Click the Incident Log tab — it lists each incident, who caused it, and the penalty points.
Open the replay (on the session page) and use the incident markers on the timeline to jump to the exact frame.
Read the incident message in chat or results to see the official description.
Note time, corner, and what you (or the other driver) did wrong for practice.

Common Mistakes

Thinking incidents show only during a live session. Fix: always check the post-session Incident Log and replay.
Skipping the replay markers. Fix: use markers to pinpoint what happened instead of guessing.
Ignoring safety rating impact. Fix: review incidents to learn and avoid repeat mistakes.

Quick Pro Tips

Toggle “Show Incident Markers” in replay settings for clearer jumps.
Use low-speed replay and different camera angles to study contact.
Keep a short notes file: track recurring corners or situations that cause incidents.
After every race, spend 3 minutes on your worst incident — tiny improvements protect your safety rating.
If unsure, tag a close friend or clip and ask for a quick review.

When to Ask for Help

If an incident penalty looks wrong or confusing, ask in friendly places — official iRacing forums or iRacing Discord communities often help quickly. Share a short clip and concise details (session, lap, corner) to get useful feedback.

FAQs

Q: Where are incident points shown?
A: In the Incident Log and on your Results & Stats page; each entry shows points and a brief reason.

Q: Do incidents show in live chat?
A: Yes — you’ll see immediate incident messages during the session and a full list after.

Q: Can I dispute an incident?
A: iRacing doesn’t have a formal dispute system; the best path is to review the replay and ask community or support for clarification.

Q: Will incidents lower my safety rating immediately?
A: Yes — incident points affect your safety rating and can change your license over time.

Final Takeaways

Finding incidents in iRacing is simple once you know where to look: Results & Stats, the Incident Log, and replay markers. For new to iRacing drivers, make checking one incident after every race a habit. Next step: open your last replay, jump to an incident marker, and watch it at low speed — you’ll learn more in five minutes than from guessing.