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How to Disable Crew Chief in Iracing

Stuck on how to disable crew chief in iRacing? This guide shows iRacing drivers quick ways to mute or turn it off in-game or via Crew Chief—fix it fast today.

If you’re stuck on how to disable crew chief in iracing, the short answer is: turn off the Spotter in iRacing’s Sound options, or close the external Crew Chief app if you’re using it. You’re in the right place—here are simple steps to silence the voice and get back to clean racing.

Quick Answer: how to disable crew chief in iracing

In iRacing, the “crew chief” voice is the spotter/radio feed. To disable it, open Options > Sound and turn off the Spotter (or set Spotter volume to 0). If you use the third‑party Crew Chief app, quit the app or hit Stop so it doesn’t connect to iRacing.

What’s Really Going On

Drivers often mean one of two things by “crew chief”:

  • iRacing’s built‑in spotter voice (the radio that calls gaps, clear/cars high, black flags, etc.).
  • The external “Crew Chief” app, a popular add‑on that replaces/duplicates iRacing’s spotter.

If you hear double calls, you’re running both. You only need one. Disabling the right source fixes the noise fast.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Open iRacing’s Sound settings: On track, press Esc > Options > Sound.
  2. Turn off iRacing’s spotter: Toggle the Spotter off (or move the Spotter volume slider to 0). Click Done to save.
  3. Prefer to keep spotter but quieter? Lower only the Spotter volume. Leave Voice Chat volume alone so you still hear other drivers.
  4. Using the Crew Chief app? Close the app before launching iRacing, or press Stop/Disconnect inside Crew Chief so it doesn’t attach to the sim.
  5. Avoid double calls: If you want Crew Chief, leave iRacing’s spotter off. If you want iRacing’s spotter, don’t run Crew Chief.
  6. Optional quick toggle: In Options > Controls, bind a key for a spotter/voice mute toggle (label names vary). Handy for temporary silence under green.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • Hearing calls after you “turned it off”? You likely disabled one source but the other is still active. Pick one and disable the other.
  • Save a quiet baseline: Spotter at 0%, Voice Chat at a comfortable level. This mutes the voice helper but keeps driver comms.
  • Crew Chief starts with Windows? Disable its auto-start so it doesn’t attach in the background.
  • New install or update? Recheck iRacing settings—sound options can revert after big updates.
  • In traffic-heavy races, consider lowering spotter volume instead of fully disabling; you’ll still get critical “clear/inside” calls.

FAQs

  • How do I mute the spotter but keep voice chat?
    Lower or zero the Spotter volume in Options > Sound. Leave Voice Chat volume up so you still hear other drivers.

  • Why do I hear two different voices?
    You’re running iRacing’s spotter and the Crew Chief app at the same time. Disable one of them.

  • Is there a per-car setting for the spotter?
    No, iRacing’s spotter setting is a general preference in the UI. Adjust it once and it applies across cars.

  • Does turning off the spotter affect Safety Rating or iRating?
    No. It only affects audio calls. Just be sure you rely on mirrors, relative, and situational awareness.

Short Wrap-Up

To silence the crew chief in iRacing, disable the Spotter in iRacing’s Sound options or close the external Crew Chief app. Pick one voice helper—or none—and stick with it. On your next session, bind a quick mute key so you can toggle it instantly when things get busy.