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How to Enable Pit Lane Speed Limiter in Iracing

How to enable pit lane speed limiter in iRacing: quick steps for drivers to turn it on, map a button, and avoid pit-speed penalties — fix this issue fast.

If you’re asking how to enable pit lane speed limiter in iRacing, the short answer is: bind the Pit Speed Limiter control to a button/key and use that button when entering the pits. You’re in the right place — below I’ll explain what it does and give simple steps to fix it now.

Quick Answer: how to enable pit lane speed limiter in iracing

Open iRacing Options → Controls, search for “Pit” and bind the “Pit Speed Limiter (Toggle)” or “Pit Speed Limiter (Hold)” to a hardware button or key. Save the control profile, test it in practice, and press the bound button as you enter the pit lane to avoid penalties.

What’s really going on

The pit lane speed limiter forces your car to comply with the track’s pit speed limit so you don’t get a penalty. iRacing doesn’t enable it automatically for all input devices — you must have a control bound. If you don’t see a mapped button, hitting brakes or shifting won’t activate it, so you’ll exceed the limit and likely receive a penalty or time loss.

Step-by-step fix

Open iRacing and go to Options → Controls.
Select your input device (wheel, keyboard, gamepad) from the device list at the top.
Use the filter box and type “Pit” to find controls named like “Pit Speed Limiter (Toggle)” and “Pit Speed Limiter (Hold)”.
Click the control you want, then press the button or key you want to use (recommended: a steering wheel button or paddle). Save when it registers.
Apply and save the control profile (give it a name you’ll remember). Make sure that profile is selected during your session.
Test in practice: drive into the pit lane and press the button. The limiter will engage — release (or press again if toggle) after you leave the pit lane.

Extra tips / checklist

Prefer a dedicated wheel button or paddle. It’s faster and less error-prone than a keyboard.
Use “Toggle” if you want to switch it on before entering the pit lane and leave it on; use “Hold” if you want it active only while holding the button.
If your button doesn’t register, check the device is selected and recognized in Windows and in iRacing’s control list.
Don’t bind the same button to multiple important controls (e.g., DRS, radio) — it causes conflicts.
Look for the on-screen pit limiter icon or green indicator to confirm it’s active during your approach.

FAQs

Q: I mapped the button but it doesn’t work in session — why?
A: Confirm the correct control profile is selected for your car and device. Also check the input isn’t already used by another binding.

Q: Which is better: Toggle or Hold?
A: Toggle is simpler for one-button use; Hold avoids accidentally leaving the limiter on when you exit the pit. Choose what matches your workflow.

Q: Does the limiter set the speed value?
A: No — the pit speed limit is set by the track. The limiter only helps the car obey that limit.

Q: Will this fix pit penalties?
A: Yes, as long as you use the limiter correctly and keep to the pit speed limit signs. It prevents most speed-related pit penalties.

Wrap-up

Bind “Pit Speed Limiter” in iRacing Controls, save the profile, and use that button every time you enter the pits. Next session, practice using the limiter so it becomes automatic — that’s the fastest way to avoid costly pit-speed penalties.