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How to Change View in Iracing

Learn how to change view in iRacing fast. Clear steps for menu, hotkeys, and saving camera presets so iRacing drivers can fix view issues and get back on track.

If you want to know how to change view in iRacing, the short answer is: use the in-sim Camera selector or bind/press your Camera hotkeys (Next/Previous camera or specific camera slots). This article shows the simplest menu clicks and the keyboard setup to fix it quickly.

Quick Answer

To change view in iRacing, open the on-screen Camera selector (the camera icon in the HUD) and click the view you want, or press your assigned Camera hotkeys. If that doesn’t work, bind “Next Camera” and “Previous Camera” in Options → Controls → Keyboard and use those keys.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing stores multiple camera views: in-car cockpit, hood, bumper, chase, TV, and custom saved cameras. You switch between them either with the on-screen Camera menu or with hotkeys. If the view won’t change it’s usually because no key is bound, a binding conflicts with another control, or you’re in VR/third‑party software that overrides the camera.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Start a practice or test session so you can interact with the HUD.
  2. Click the small camera icon on the screen (usually near the top-left) to open the Camera selector and click the view you want (cockpit, hood, chase, etc.).
  3. If you prefer keys, go to Options → Controls → Keyboard, type “Camera” in the search box, then bind keys for “Next Camera”, “Previous Camera” and any camera slots you want.
  4. Use your new key(s) in-session to cycle views; press the key repeatedly to move through the camera list.
  5. To create a custom camera: open the Camera editor from the Camera selector, move/rotate with WASD/arrow keys or mouse, then save it to a slot so you can jump to it later.
  6. If using VR or triple-screen, check the VR/Graphics settings — the HMD or external software can lock head tracking; switching out of VR and changing views with hotkeys verifies that iRacing itself is working.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • If a key doesn’t work, check for conflicts in Options → Controls; a binding may be used elsewhere.
  • Save a preferred cockpit or chase camera to a slot so you can jump to it instantly.
  • For precise aiming (look left/right/up/down), bind the Free Look or Rotate Head keys.
  • When using multiple monitors, ensure the UI scale and FOV are set correctly; an odd FOV can make it feel like the wrong view is active.
  • If view changes don’t persist between sessions, save your car/setup and the camera slot before leaving the garage.

FAQs

Q: How do I switch to cockpit view?
A: Open the Camera selector and click “Cockpit” or press your key bound to that camera slot or cycle cameras until cockpit appears.

Q: My camera keys aren’t working — what now?
A: Check Options → Controls → Keyboard for camera key bindings and conflicts. Re-bind Next/Previous Camera to unused keys and test in a practice session.

Q: Can I save custom camera positions?
A: Yes. Use the Camera editor to position the view and then save it to a camera slot so you can recall it later with a key or the selector.

Q: Why does VR ignore my camera changes?
A: In VR the headset controls head position. Exit VR to test camera switching or adjust VR-specific view settings in iRacing.

Wrap-Up

Changing views in iRacing is quick once you know where the Camera selector is and how to bind keys. If you still see problems, rebind the camera keys and check for conflicts — that solves most issues. Next session, save a camera slot so your preferred view is one keypress away.