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How to Download Iracing Replay

How to download iracing replay for iRacing drivers: fast steps to get the .rpy file, add it to your Replays folder, and fix download errors quickly right away.

If you’re asking how to download iracing replay, the short answer: use the session’s “Download Replay” link on the iRacing member site or grab the .rpy file from Documents\iRacing\replay and move it into iRacing’s Replays folder. This guide walks you through both methods and common fixes.

Quick Answer — how to download iracing replay

Most replays are available on the iRacing member site after the session. Find the event’s results page, click “Download Replay” to save the .rpy file, then place the file in Documents\iRacing\replay (or double-click it). If the download link is missing, the host may not have uploaded the replay—ask them or another participant for the .rpy file.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing automatically records every session locally as a .rpy file. The member site can also host the replay so other drivers can download it. If you can’t download a replay, either the session hasn’t been posted publicly, you’re not signed in, the host didn’t allow uploads, or your game version doesn’t match the session build.

Step-by-Step Fix

Open the iRacing member site and sign in.
Go to Results → search for the event or find it in your recent races.
Open the session’s results page and click the “Download Replay” button (saves a .rpy file).
If you already recorded the session locally, open File Explorer > Documents\iRacing\replay and locate the .rpy file.
To watch the replay, put the .rpy in Documents\iRacing\replay (if it isn’t there) and double-click it — iRacing will launch and play the file.
If the file won’t open, update iRacing to the latest build, restart, and try again; mismatched versions can prevent replays from loading.

Extra Tips / Checklist

File type: replays are .rpy. Keep that extension.
Default path: Documents\iRacing\replay (Windows). Steam and non-Steam versions use the same folder.
Missing download button: ensure you’re logged in and the session is posted; contact the host or another driver to share the .rpy.
Large files: replays can be big; use a fast connection or have somebody upload the file to Dropbox/Google Drive.
If antivirus blocks the download, whitelist your browser or the member site temporarily.

FAQs

Q: Where are iRacing replays stored on my PC?
A: In Documents\iRacing\replay. Look for .rpy files named with the session ID.

Q: Why is the “Download Replay” button missing?
A: The host may not have uploaded the replay, or the session isn’t posted publicly. Ask the host or another participant to share the .rpy.

Q: How do I open a downloaded .rpy file?
A: Place it in Documents\iRacing\replay or double-click it; iRacing will launch and load the replay.

Q: The replay won’t load — what now?
A: Update iRacing, make sure your client version matches the session, and try again. If that fails, request the file from another driver.

Wrap-Up

Downloading an iRacing replay is usually quick: get the .rpy from the member site or your local replay folder, place it in Documents\iRacing\replay, and open it. If the download link isn’t there, ask the host or another participant for the .rpy file and ensure your iRacing build is up to date.