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How to Show Session Info in Iracing

Explains how to show session info in iRacing for drivers — fix missing HUD/timing panels fast, restore session details (laps, fuel, timing) and get back to racing.

If you’re dealing with how to show session info in iracing, the fix is usually turning the in-sim Session/Timing app back on or switching out of a broadcast/replay view. You’re in the right place — below is a plain, step-by-step way to get the session timer, laps and timing back on screen fast.

Quick Answer

Open the in-sim menu (Esc), find the Apps/Session or Timing panel, and re-enable the Session Info or Timing app. If that fails, reset your UI layout or toggle the TV/broadcast view — this restores the standard HUD that shows session time, laps, and timing.

What’s Really Going On

iRacing shows session info in two places: the HUD (top of your driving screen) and the timing/leaderboard app window. That info can disappear if you’re in a replay/TV camera, you closed the timing app, or the UI layout got moved off-screen (multi-monitor or VR). The same data exists even if the HUD is hidden — you just need to re-enable the right app or view.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Press Esc to open the in-sim menu. This stops driving and gives access to on-screen windows and apps.
  2. Look for an Apps, Session, or Timing button in the menu (often near the edges of the screen). Click it and enable “Session Info” or “Timing/Leaderboard.”
  3. If you don’t see the app, check the small icons at the top or side of the screen — click the timing/leaderboard icon to pop the window back.
  4. If you’re in Replay or TV mode, switch back to the Driver/In-Car view (use the camera keys or the Drive/Exit Replay button). Session HUDs are hidden in TV/replay by default.
  5. Use Options → Reset UI/Layout (or similar) if the panel is off-screen or missing; this returns windows to default positions.
  6. For VR users: open the VR HUD options (in Graphics/VR settings) and enable the in-headset session displays or use the external monitor window to view timing.

Note: menu labels can vary slightly by iRacing updates. If a name above isn’t exact on your version, look for “Apps”, “Timing”, “Session”, or the leaderboard icon.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • If timing is present but blank, confirm you’re connected to the session server (top-right messages).
  • Multi-monitor setups can place the timing panel off-screen — try Reset UI/Layout.
  • Using broadcast overlays or third-party overlays can hide built-in apps; disable them temporarily.
  • Keep iRacing updated — UI behavior sometimes changes between builds.
  • If you use shared screen/streaming, check the TV HUD settings — stream/TV views often hide driver HUDs.

FAQs

Q: Where exactly is the session info shown in iRacing?
A: It’s on your in-car HUD (top center) and in the Timing/Session app window (leaderboard). Both can be toggled on/off in the in-sim menu.

Q: Why can’t I see timing during replay or TV mode?
A: Replay and TV modes hide driver HUDs by design. Switch back to the driver/in-car view or enable HUD display options for the TV camera.

Q: How do I get session info in VR?
A: Enable the VR HUD in Graphics/VR settings or use the external monitor timing window. Some VR setups hide overlay panels unless enabled.

Q: The timing window is off-screen after a resolution change — what now?
A: Use the Reset UI/Layout option in iRacing or temporarily change resolution to force windows back onto your visible desktop.

Wrap-Up

Most missing session info problems are a hidden app, being in replay/TV mode, or an off-screen window. Follow the steps above: open Esc, enable the Session/Timing app, or reset the UI layout — and you’ll have laps, timers and leaderboard back in seconds. If it persists, update iRacing or check the support forums with your exact UI version.