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How to Disable Auto Pit Limiter in Iracing

This guide shows iRacing drivers exactly how to disable auto pit limiter in iRacing, stop unexpected pit speed limits, and fix the issue fast before your next race.

If you’re asking how to disable auto pit limiter in iracing, the short answer is: you can’t turn off the server-enforced pit speed on pit entry — but you can stop the limiter from activating unexpectedly by fixing your control bindings or hardware. You’re in the right place to sort that fast.

What’s really going on

iRacing enforces pit speed limits on servers for safety and fairness. That enforcement is automatic and cannot be globally disabled. What most people mean by “auto pit limiter” is one of two things:

The game itself engaging a pit-speed enforcement on pit entry (cannot be turned off), or
The pit limiter control being triggered by your wheel, button box, or a bound key (this is fixable).

Most reported “auto” problems are caused by a stuck/misassigned button, duplicate binding, or a wheel/software macro that sends the pit-limiter input.

Step-by-step fix

Check the HUD: when the limiter turns on you’ll usually see a “PIT LIMITER” message. Note whether it happens only in pit lane or also on track.
Open iRacing options → Controls: select the device you use (wheel, keyboard, controller). Look for entries named “Pit Speed Limiter,” “Pit Speed Set,” or similar.
Remove duplicate bindings: if more than one device/button is assigned, clear the ones you don’t use. Prefer a single, intentional binding.
Rebind to a safe button: assign the pit limiter to a button you can’t accidentally press. Use a toggle if you prefer to press once rather than hold.
Check wheel/pedal software: open Fanatec/Logitech/Thrustmaster/uSine drivers and disable any macros that send the pit-limiter keystroke. Also ensure no dual-output devices (shifter+dial) are mapped to that key.
Test in practice: join a test session and trigger the button manually. Drive through the pit entrance to confirm normal server behavior and that no unexpected activation occurs.
If it still activates on track: try unplugging extra controllers one at a time (gamepad, joystick) to find a hidden device sending input.

Extra tips / checklist

Use the Controls “Clear” option on a binding, then rebind — sometimes clearing fixes ghost input.
If you have a button box, check its firmware and profiles; many come with default profiles that include common sim keys.
Avoid binding pit limiter to a shift paddle or commonly used wheel button.
Don’t try to bypass server pit enforcement — you’ll get penalties for exceeding pit speed.
If you suspect hardware failure, test the device in Windows Game Controllers → Properties to see if a button is stuck.

FAQs

Q: Can I disable iRacing’s automatic pit speed enforcement? A: No. Server-enforced pit speed at pit entry is part of the rules and cannot be turned off.

Q: Why does the pit limiter turn on when I haven’t pressed anything? A: Usually a stuck or duplicate binding, or a wheel/button box macro sending the input. Check bindings and device software.

Q: How do I tell if the limiter is engaged by the server or my input? A: The HUD message shows when the limiter is active. If it engages on track away from pit entrance, it’s almost certainly a controller input issue.

Q: Will rebinding cause problems with other controls? A: Only if you accidentally assign the same button to multiple functions. Clear duplicates and test.

Wrap-up

You can’t switch off the pit speed enforcement itself, but you can stop unwanted automatic activation by checking iRacing controls and your hardware mappings. Fix the binding, test in a practice session, and you’ll avoid surprise limiter triggers in your next race.