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How to See Car Damage in Iracing

Answering how to see car damage in iRacing: quick steps to view damage in HUD, garage and replay. For iRacing drivers who want to fix this fast and avoid penalties.

If you’re wondering how to see car damage in iRacing, the quick answer is: check the in-sim Garage Damage tab after you pit and use the replay/external view to inspect bodywork. You’re in the right place — below are clear steps to find, view, and act on damage fast.

Quick Answer — how to see car damage in iracing

Open the Garage (bring the car to pit lane and use the Garage button), then select the Damage tab to get a parts list, repair times and costs. For visuals, use the replay or the external camera during the session to see dents, broken wings, flat tires, and suspension damage.

What’s really going on

iRacing separates visual/physical damage from the UI summary. Visual damage (dents, missing body panels, broken wings) is shown on the car model in external and replay views. The Garage Damage tab gives a textual breakdown: which components are damaged, repair time, and cost. Some cars also show cockpit warning lights, but not all cars give a clear numeric HUD damage readout. If you can’t see damage in one place, check the other two: Garage, replay, and cockpit.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Pit the car safely and open the Garage screen (use the in-sim menu or the Garage button in pit lane).
  2. In Garage, click the Damage tab — you’ll see itemized components (wing, suspension, tires, engine) with repair times and costs.
  3. If repairs are allowed, choose the repair option before leaving pit lane and wait the listed time; otherwise note the issues and drive gently.
  4. To inspect visuals, save and open the replay or switch to external camera while on track or in replay to see body and wing damage.
  5. If cockpit instruments don’t show clear damage, trust the Garage report and replay—those are the authoritative sources in iRacing.

Extra tips / checklist

  • Save replays in Options so you can review crashes after the session.
  • Some cars have limited cockpit damage indicators; always check Garage for a full report.
  • If you don’t see a Damage tab, make sure you’re actually in a pitted state or open the full Garage screen from the session menu.
  • Repair time may cost you track position; weigh the performance loss vs repair time before choosing.
  • If damage doesn’t look right (bug), relog or check iRacing patch notes — rare UI/visual bugs happen after updates.

FAQs

Q: Why don’t I see damage numbers on my HUD?
A: Many cars don’t show numeric damage on the HUD. Use the Garage Damage tab and replay to get a full list and visual confirmation.

Q: Can I check damage after the race?
A: Yes. Open the replay to see what happened visually, and view the post-session Garage/Incident report for components and repair info.

Q: Will damage affect my handling or SR (safety rating)?
A: Yes. Physical damage (suspension, tires, aero) changes handling. Causing incidents can lower your SR; mechanical damage itself does not directly change SR but leading to incidents does.

Q: My Garage shows no damage but the car looks broken in the replay — why?
A: Visual glitches can happen. If the Garage shows no damaged components, performance should match that report. If visuals and performance disagree, save the replay and report it to iRacing support.

Short wrap-up

To quickly see damage: pit, open the Garage Damage tab, and use the replay/external view for visuals. If in doubt, save the replay and repair only if the listed time/cost is worth the performance gain. Try a quick practice pit stop to familiarize yourself with the Garage damage view before your next race.