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How Do I Turn on Virtual Mirror in Iracing

Shows how do i turn on virtual mirror in iRacing for drivers. Step-by-step in-sim settings to enable the virtual mirror and fix this issue fast. Quick tips.

If you’re asking “how do i turn on virtual mirror in iracing,” the short answer is: enable the Virtual Mirror from the in‑sim Options while in a session (turn on Advanced Options if you don’t see it). You’re in the right place — below is a clear, minimal set of steps to get the mirror visible and usable.

Quick Answer — how do i turn on virtual mirror in iracing

Open any practice/qualify/race or the Test Drive, press Esc to open the menu, go to Options → UI (or Graphics on older builds), enable “Virtual Mirror” or “Show virtual mirror window.” If the option is hidden, check “Show Advanced Options” in the Options dialog. Bind a key in Controls to toggle it on/off during a session.

What’s really going on

The virtual mirror in iRacing is an on‑screen mirror window that shows rear/side views while you drive. It’s separate from your camera view and can be moved, resized, or toggled. iRacing hides some UI controls by default to keep menus simple — that’s why you may not see the mirror setting until “Advanced Options” are shown. Also, VR and multi‑monitor setups handle mirrors differently, so the setting location or behavior can vary slightly.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Join any session or start a Test Drive so you’re in the in‑car view. The mirror option is available only while in a session.
  2. Press Esc to open the iRacing menu and click Options.
  3. In Options, switch to the UI tab (or Graphics if you don’t see UI). Check “Show Advanced Options” if available — this reveals the mirror toggle.
  4. Find and enable “Virtual Mirror” or “Show virtual mirror window.” The mirror should appear as a draggable overlay.
  5. Drag, resize, and place the mirror where it’s least obstructive. Return to the session and confirm it updates while you drive.
  6. Optional: Open Options → Controls/Key Bindings, search for “mirror” and assign a hotkey to toggle the mirror on/off without opening menus.

Extra tips / checklist

  • If the mirror doesn’t appear after enabling, restart the session or iRacing to force the UI to refresh.
  • Lower the mirror refresh rate in Options if you see big FPS drops; mirrors can cost performance.
  • VR users: the desktop mirror window is separate from the headset. Some VR setups do not show an in‑headset virtual mirror.
  • If you can’t find any mirror option, update iRacing to the latest build and enable Advanced Options.
  • Bind a toggle key — it’s faster than opening menus mid‑race.

FAQs

Q: Why is my virtual mirror blank or gray?
A: You’re likely in a non‑in‑car camera (TV/replay) or the mirror window is offscreen. Switch to an in‑car view, enable the mirror, and drag it back into view.

Q: Can I move and resize the mirror?
A: Yes. Click and drag the mirror window’s corners or edges to reposition and resize. Use the Options UI tab to reset position if needed.

Q: Does the virtual mirror work in VR?
A: The desktop virtual mirror shows on your monitor. In‑headset mirror support is limited; check iRacing release notes for VR-specific behavior.

Q: How do I bind a key to toggle the mirror?
A: Go to Options → Controls/Key Bindings, search for “mirror,” then assign a key to “Toggle virtual mirror” or similar command.

Short wrap-up

Turning the virtual mirror on is quick: open Options in a session, enable the mirror (enable Advanced Options if hidden), then position it and optionally bind a hotkey. If it still won’t show, update iRacing and restart the session — that fixes most cases.