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How Many Classes Are in Iracing

Answers how many classes are in iRacing for drivers: clear count, why it matters, and quick steps to pick the right class so you can fix this fast and race.

If you’re asking how many classes are in iracing, the short answer is: it depends on what you mean. This article gives the clear counts, explains the difference, and shows quick steps to fix the common confusion so you can get back on track.

Quick Answer: how many classes are in iracing

  • License classes (driver ranks): 5 main levels — Rookie, D, C, B, A — plus a small Pro pool of selected drivers.
  • Vehicle/series classes: dozens — cars are grouped by type (e.g., GT3, IndyCar, NASCAR) and each series may have its own class or multiclass structure.

What’s really going on

People confuse two different uses of the word “class” in iRacing:

  1. License classes (driver progression): these are your rank/skill tracked by safety rating (SR) and iRating. They control which official series and splits you can enter. There are five tiers you progress through by meeting upgrade criteria.
  2. Car/series classes: iRacing organizes cars into types and series classes (like GT3, Prototype, Oval Late Model). There are many of these classes because iRacing supports dozens of cars and series.

If you’re seeing the wrong class in the UI, it’s usually one of:

  • You’re looking at car classes not license class.
  • Filters in the race or series browser are hiding options.
  • You don’t meet upgrade criteria for higher license events.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Check your license page. Open the iRacing member site or sim UI and go to the Licenses tab to confirm if you are Rookie, D, C, B, or A.
  2. Confirm the event type. When joining a session, look at the event description: it names the car/series class (e.g., MX-5, GT3) and whether it’s multiclass.
  3. Adjust filters. In the Race or Series search, clear or set filters for “Car Class” or “License Level” so eligible events show up.
  4. Verify upgrade requirements. If you want to move up a license class, check the license rules section for required starts, average finish, and SR thresholds and plan races that meet them.
  5. If the UI still shows wrong info, logout and restart iRacing or clear cached files (Help → Repair in launcher), then check again.

Extra tips / checklist

  • License classes: Rookie → D → C → B → A. Pro drivers are selected, not a standard rank.
  • SR (Safety Rating) measures clean driving. iRating measures competitive skill for matchmaking.
  • For multiclass races, make sure you picked the correct car homologation — you’ll be placed in the right class when you select the car.
  • Use the Series page to see how many vehicle classes a particular series supports.
  • If you’re blocked from an event, look at the “Restrictions” line — it lists required license and minimum iRating.

FAQs

Q: Are there more than five license classes in iRacing?
A: No — there are five main license tiers. “Pro” is a separate selection for top drivers.

Q: How do I find car classes for a series?
A: Open the series page on the site or in-game; the entry list and event description show car class(es).

Q: Why can’t I enter an event even though my license looks correct?
A: Check iRating or minimum start requirements and confirm your car selection matches the allowed class.

Q: Do multiclass races count toward upgrades?
A: Yes, starts count, but verify specific upgrade rules in the license section.

Wrap-up

“Class” can mean license rank or car/series grouping. Licenses are five tiers (Rookie to A); car classes are many. Use the license page, clear filters, and check event restrictions to fix mismatches. Next session: verify your car selection and license eligibility before joining to avoid surprises.