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How to Find Teammates in Iracing

Need teammates for iRacing? This direct guide shows how to find teammates in iRacing, where to recruit, what to say, and fast steps to build a reliable team.

If you’re stuck on how to find teammates in iracing, the fastest path is to recruit in the iRacing forums/leagues and active Discords, then run a short test together. You’re in the right place—here’s exactly where to look, what to say, and how to avoid no-shows.

Quick Answer: how to find teammates in iracing

Post a short “looking for team” note in iRacing’s forum/league listings and popular Discords, include your iRating (skill rating), SR (Safety Rating), car/class, and schedule, then do a 30–45 minute practice with voice chat. If the test is clean and consistent, form the team in the iRacing UI and lock your plan.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing has a Teams feature (for endurance races, leagues, and shared driving), but it doesn’t “matchmake” teammates for you. Most recruiting happens outside the UI—in the iRacing forums, the in-sim League directory, Discord communities, and Reddit. The confusion comes from expecting a built-in teammate finder when, in practice, you need to proactively post and test with people.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Define your role and schedule. Know the car/class, your time zone, and availability. Share your iRating (skill) and SR (safety) so captains can gauge fit.
  2. Go where teams recruit.
    • iRacing Forums: Team/League recruitment sections
    • In-sim: Leagues tab > search by series/car/time zone
    • Discord: search “iRacing endurance/series” and join active servers
    • Reddit: r/iRacing weekend/special event posts
  3. Post a tight LFG message. Example: “A 3.5 SR, 2.2k iRating, US‑E evenings. Looking for GT3 for Daytona 24. Consistent, can double stint, Discord OK.”
  4. Join practice lobbies and talk. Hop into series practice or hosted sessions titled “LFM/LFG/Team practice,” jump in voice, and see who clicks.
  5. Do a test run. 30–45 minutes with fuel saves, pit entry/exit, and a mock driver swap. Check consistency, comms, and reliability—not just hotlap pace.
  6. Formalize in iRacing. Create or join a Team (UI > Teams), invite drivers, agree on stints, share the iRacing setup folder, and confirm comms before race week.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • Reliability beats raw pace. A steady driver who shows up > a quick one who flakes.
  • Share the basics up front: time zone, car choice, target split, and comms (Discord/TeamSpeak).
  • Agree on one iRacing setup and minor iRacing settings (brake bias, FFB per driver) before race day.
  • Keep comms simple: clear spot calls, short strategy updates, one crew chief/strategist voice.
  • Lock your roster early for special events; last‑minute adds increase mistakes.

FAQs

  • Where do I actually join a team in iRacing?
    In the UI: Teams > Create Team (or accept an invite). Discovery happens in forums/Discord/leagues; the UI handles invites and entries.

  • Do I need a team for special events?
    Only for team events (like 24h races). Solo events don’t require a team.

  • What should I include in a recruitment post?
    iRating, SR, time zone, availability, preferred cars/tracks, voice comms, and if you can fuel save/long-stint. Short and clear wins.

  • How do driver swaps work?
    Register the team, both drivers join the session, and swap during a pit stop. Practice this once so everyone knows timing and buttons.

Short Wrap-Up

Finding teammates is about posting in the right places, sharing the right info, and running one solid test. Do that, and you’ll build a reliable team fast. Try a practice lobby tonight and send two clear LFG messages—results usually follow within a day.