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How to Join a Team in Iracing

Learn how to join a team in iRacing. This direct guide for iRacing drivers explains invites and team sessions, with step-by-step fixes to get racing together fast.

If you’re stuck on how to join a team in iracing, here’s the short answer: you need an invite from a team owner/manager, accept it in the iRacing UI, then register/join events as that team. You’re in the right place—follow the steps below and you’ll be racing together fast.

Quick Answer: how to join a team in iracing

You can’t self-join most teams. Ask the team owner to invite you, then accept the invite in the iRacing UI under Teams > Invites. For team-enabled events, register or join the session using “Team” and select your team name. That’s it.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing teams are shared rosters used for endurance races, special events, and leagues that allow driver swaps. Membership is controlled by the team owner or managers. That’s why you won’t find a big “Join” button—most teams require an invite. Once you’re a member, you can enter team sessions where one driver is “in the car” at a time and others can spot or crew (spotter = a teammate who helps you from the booth view).

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Get invited: Ask the team owner/manager to invite your iRacing account (they can search by your name or Customer ID).
  2. Accept the invite: Open the iRacing UI > Teams > Invites (or Notifications bell). Click Accept. You should now see the team under Teams > My Teams.
  3. Confirm you’re eligible: Open the event you plan to run. It must allow “Team” entries (endurance/special events and many leagues).
  4. Register as a team: On the event page, click Register (or Join). Choose Team entry if prompted, then pick your team name from the list.
  5. Join the session as your team: When it’s time, click Join and make sure the team is selected. One teammate takes the car; others can join as spotters/crew and later click “Take Controls” when swaps are allowed (usually in the pit box).
  6. Can’t find the invite? Refresh the UI, check Teams > Invites again, and confirm the owner sent it to the right account. If needed, restart the iRacing UI.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • You must be on the team roster before registration to appear in the team dropdown.
  • Only team-enabled series/sessions show the “Team” option. If you don’t see it, that event is solo-only.
  • For driver swaps, the next driver should be in the session and ready. Swaps typically occur while the car is in the pit box or after a tow.
  • Use voice chat or a simple plan for stints, pit timing, and who clicks “Take Controls.”
  • If your team runs leagues, make sure league settings also allow team entries; ask the admin if unsure.

FAQs

  • How do I join a team without an invite? You generally can’t. iRacing relies on team owners/managers to invite members. Ask for an invite to your account.

  • Where do I find my team invite in the UI? Go to Teams > Invites or check the Notifications bell in the iRacing UI. Accept from there.

  • Why don’t I see the “Team” option when registering? That event likely doesn’t allow teams. Only team-enabled series/special events show the team entry choice.

  • Can multiple teammates be in the car at once? No. Only one active driver is in the car. Others can join as spotters/crew and take control during a driver swap.

Short Wrap-Up

Joining a team in iRacing is simple once you know the flow: get invited, accept in Teams, then register and join events under your team name. Set a basic driver-swap plan and you’ll avoid most iRacing problems—clean, fast teamwork every time.