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How to See Car Positions in Iracing

Solves how to see car positions in iRacing for drivers: quick, step-by-step fixes to restore the live position display in-sim and avoid racing blind. Fix this issue fast.

If you’re asking how to see car positions in iracing, the quick answer is: the live positions are shown by the in‑sim scoring/HUD apps and the Drivers list. If you can’t see them, a hidden HUD, spectator/TV mode, or a UI scale/layout change is usually the cause — here’s how to fix it fast.

Quick Answer — how to see car positions in iracing

Open the in‑sim menu (Esc) and check the Drivers/Scoring tab or enable the HUD/Timing & Scoring app. If nothing shows, reset your HUD/apps to default or switch back to a driver camera (not TV/spectator). Those steps restore the on‑screen positions.

What’s really going on

iRacing shows race order two ways: the on‑screen Timing & Scoring (small leaderboard, laps/gaps) and the Drivers/Scoring list in the pause menu. These are part of the HUD and app system. When you don’t see positions it’s usually because:

  • HUD apps are hidden or turned off.
  • You’re in a TV/spectator camera that hides the HUD.
  • UI/HUD scale pushed the display off your screen.
  • A custom overlay or third‑party tool is interfering.

Knowing which of those it is makes the fix quick.

Step-by-step fix

  1. Open the in‑sim menu: press Esc during the session.

    • Look for the Drivers or Scoring tab — this always shows current positions and gaps.

  2. Check the HUD/Apps are enabled.

    • In the menu find Display / HUD / Apps (or similar) and make sure Timing/Scoring or Positions is checked. If you don’t see an Apps list, look for a “Show HUD” option.

  3. Switch to a driver camera.

    • If you’re on a TV or spectator view the HUD is often hidden. Return to your cockpit or chase camera and the positions should return.

  4. Reset HUD/layout to default.

    • If apps are active but off-screen, use the option to restore default UI or HUD layout in the Display/Options area. That recenters the timing window.

  5. Check UI scale and monitor setup.

    • If you run multiple monitors or a non‑native resolution, UI scale can push the scoring box offscreen. Try native resolution or adjust UI/HUD scale in Options → Graphics/Display.

  6. Restart the session if needed.

    • If toggling options doesn’t work, leave the server and rejoin. That reloads your HUD/apps.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • If racing with a broadcast overlay or SimHub, temporarily disable it to confirm it’s not hiding the HUD.
  • Spotter/engine sounds don’t show position — use the Drivers list for exact order.
  • In practice and qualifying the “position” is less useful; use the Drivers tab for lap times and order.
  • For persistent UI issues, delete the UI layout file or use iRacing’s Restore Defaults in the launcher.
  • Remember: Safety Rating (SR) or iRating are unrelated — they won’t affect visible positions.

FAQs

Q: Where’s the fastest way to see who’s ahead right now?
A: Press Esc and open the Drivers/Scoring tab — it lists live order, laps, and gaps immediately.

Q: My HUD apps are enabled but the scoring box is invisible. What then?
A: Reset the HUD to default or adjust UI/HUD scale; also check monitor resolution and multiple-monitor arrangement.

Q: Does spectator/TV mode hide positions?
A: Yes — TV/spectator cameras often hide HUD elements. Switch back to an in‑car or chase camera.

Q: Can third‑party overlays block the iRacing positions?
A: Yes. Disable overlays (SimHub, StreamDeck scripts, OBS overlays) to test if they’re interfering.

Wrap-up

Most missing position displays in iRacing come down to a hidden HUD, camera mode, or UI scaling. Start with Esc → Drivers/Scoring, then check HUD/apps and camera. If that doesn’t work, reset the HUD and verify your resolution. Try those steps between sessions and you’ll stop racing blind.