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How to Create a League in Iracing

Stuck on how to create a league in iRacing? This direct guide for iRacing drivers shows the steps, invites, and costs so you can launch races fast. No fluff.

If you’re stuck on how to create a league in iracing, here’s the short version: use the Leagues tab in the iRacing UI, set your rules, invite drivers, then schedule races. You’re in the right place—follow the steps below and get your first event live in minutes.

How to create a league in iracing: Quick Answer

Open the iRacing UI, go to Leagues > Create a League, fill in name, description, and time zone, choose visibility (invite-only or applications), add admins, then build a season with cars/tracks. Invite members and host events. League races run like Hosted Sessions and don’t affect iRating or Safety Rating.

What’s Really Going On

Leagues are iRacing’s built-in way to run private championships. You control who joins, what cars and tracks are used, and the rules. Creating the league itself is free; running league sessions uses Hosted Session credits (same as any hosted race). Results are tracked for your league, but they won’t change your official iRating (skill number) or Safety Rating (clean driving score).

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Create the league
  • In the iRacing UI: Leagues > Create a League.
  • Enter a clear name, short description, and your time zone. Set visibility to Invite-Only or Applications.
  1. Set rules and membership
  • Pick the categories (road, oval, dirt, etc.).
  • Decide if you’ll allow applications and set basic requirements (license class notes, content ownership). Keep it simple at first.
  1. Add staff
  • Promote a few trusted admins to help approve members, schedule races, and manage protests.
  1. Build a season
  • Open Season Manager in your league, create a Season, then Add Race.
  • Choose car(s), track, date/time, session lengths (practice, quali, race), fixed or open setup, cautions, fast repairs.
  1. Invite drivers
  • Invite by iRacing name/customer ID, or share your league’s application link.
  • Remind drivers they must own the selected content to join events.
  1. Host your first event
  • Save your race, review costs (Hosted Session credits), and launch.
  • Post the event time, server region, and voice chat plan (in-sim or Discord).

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • Content check: Pick cars/tracks most members already own to avoid empty grids.
  • Time zone sanity: Confirm your league’s time zone and daylight saving before posting times.
  • Keep rules readable: One page max—points, penalties, voice chat etiquette, and restart/pit rules.
  • Fixed vs open: Fixed setups level the field and reduce disputes; great for new leagues.
  • Data and results: Enable saving replays and export results so you can share standings easily.

FAQs

Q: Does a league cost money? A: The league itself is free. Each event you run uses the same credits/pricing as a Hosted Session.

Q: Do league races affect iRating or Safety Rating? A: No. League/Hosted events are unofficial. They won’t change your iRating or SR.

Q: Can I run everything from the new iRacing UI? A: Yes. Use the Leagues tab to create, manage members, build seasons, and launch events. The classic membersite has similar options if you prefer.

Q: How do I invite drivers quickly? A: Use the league’s application link in your Discord or team chat, and approve requests in the Members/Applications tab. You can also invite by name or customer ID.

Short Wrap-Up

Creating a league in iRacing is straightforward: set it up in Leagues, invite drivers, and schedule races like Hosted Sessions. Start simple—fixed setups, common content, clear rules—then refine once you’ve run your first event.