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How Do I Change Camera View in Iracing

Answers to how do i change camera view in iRacing for drivers: fast, clear steps to switch cockpit, chase, or TV cams and fix camera issues quickly. Quick.

If you’re asking “how do i change camera view in iRacing”, the short answer is: open the in-game Camera menu (the camera icon) and pick the view you want, or bind Camera Next/Previous in Controls to a button/key so you can cycle views on the fly. You’re in the right place to fix this fast.

how do i change camera view in iracing — Quick Answer

Open a session, click the camera icon in the top toolbar (or press the on-screen Camera button), then choose Cockpit, Chase, Bonnet/hood, TV, or Garage view. If you prefer keys/buttons, go to Options → Controls, find Camera Next/Previous (and sub-view) and bind them to a key or wheel button.

What’s really going on

iRacing separates camera types (cockpit, bonnet/hood, chase, TV, etc.) from camera sub-views (different cockpit angles, rear, left, right). The Camera menu is the GUI for switching. If switching doesn’t work, it’s usually because:

  • You’re in replay or another UI mode where camera controls are different.
  • The camera hotkeys aren’t bound or are overridden by another device.
  • VR/headset or a third-party tool has control of the view.

We’ll fix the most common causes.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Join a practice or test session so you’re on track — the camera icon is visible in-session.
  2. Click the camera icon (top toolbar) and pick the camera type you want (Cockpit, Chase, Bonnet/Hood, TV, etc.). The view changes immediately.
  3. To cycle through views with a key or button: press ESC → Options → Controls. Search for “Camera” and bind Camera Next and Camera Previous to keys or buttons you like. Save.
  4. For cockpit sub-views (look left/right, rear, or alternate cockpit angles) in the same Controls menu bind “Change Camera Sub-View” or use the Camera menu’s sub-options.
  5. If the camera is still stuck: exit to the garage and reopen the session, check you’re not in Replay mode, and confirm no other software (VR or button-mapping tools) is intercepting keys.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • Map easy buttons: put Camera Next/Previous on a steering wheel button or a spare keyboard key for fast swapping.
  • VR users: switching cameras is different in VR — use the VR menu or headset controls. If stuck, remove the HMD and change on desktop.
  • If you see only one camera option, you might be in a spectator or replay UI — return to on-track driving.
  • If a button doesn’t work, open Controls → Misc and run the “Log” while you press it to see if iRacing registers the input.
  • Save your control profile after binding so you don’t lose camera keys after updates.

FAQs

Q: Why won’t my camera change when I press the key? A: Check Options → Controls to ensure that key is bound to Camera Next/Previous and that no other device (wheel software, external macro) is intercepting it.

Q: How do I switch to an alternate cockpit angle? A: Use the Camera icon → Cockpit sub-menu, or bind “Change Camera Sub-View” in Controls to cycle cockpit presets.

Q: Can I set a default camera for every car/session? A: In the Garage you can choose the preferred camera before going out, then save your control profile. Some cars also remember the last used camera.

Q: My camera is fixed in replay — how do I go back to driving view? A: Exit replay mode and return to the live session (or press the “Back to Session” button). Replay uses different camera controls.

Short wrap-up

Switching cameras in iRacing is fast using the Camera menu or by binding Camera Next/Previous in Controls. If it’s not working, check replay/VR state and your control bindings. Try binding a button and testing in a quick practice lap — you’ll be changing views in seconds.