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How to Find Ai Races in Iracing

New to iRacing? Learn how to find AI races in iRacing fast. A calm, beginner-friendly guide shows exact steps, key settings, and when to ask for help. Start today.

Opened the iRacing UI and felt lost? You’re not alone. Many iRacing beginners just want a safe place to practice without wrecking their Safety Rating. Take a breath—I’ll show you exactly how to find AI races in iRacing and get driving with zero pressure.

Quick Answer: how to find ai races in iracing

In the iRacing desktop app, sign in and go to Go Racing > AI Racing. Choose Single Race (or create a Season/Championship), pick a car and track that support AI, set the AI opponents and skill range, confirm session settings, and click Race. That’s it—no licenses or iRating affected.

Simple Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open the iRacing UI and sign in.
  2. Go to Go Racing in the left sidebar, then click AI Racing.
  3. Pick Single Race for quick practice (Season/Championship if you want a progression).
  4. Choose your car and track. iRacing shows only AI-supported content here, which keeps it simple.
  5. Set AI Opponents: generate a roster or use a saved one, then set a skill range (start conservative).
  6. Adjust session length, weather/time, damage, and flags as you like.
  7. Click Race and drive. If the field is too fast or slow, back out and tweak the skill range.

Why This Matters for Beginners

AI lets you learn how iRacing works—car control, pit stops, racecraft—without the pressure of official races. For those new to iRacing, this is the safest way to build rhythm and confidence. A quick note on how iRacing works: AI races do not affect Safety Rating or iRating. You can experiment, restart, and practice race scenarios until they click.

Two extra benefits:

  • Instant practice with traffic: Practice sessions are great, but racing AI teaches passing, defending, and starts.
  • Controlled difficulty: You can tailor speed, aggression, and field size to match your comfort level.

When to Ask for Help

If something doesn’t look right—like a car or track not appearing—make sure it supports AI and that your content is installed. Still stuck? The iRacing Discord communities are welcoming; share a screenshot of your AI screen and someone will guide you within minutes.

FAQs

  • Do AI races change my license or iRating?
    No. AI is offline training. It won’t affect Safety Rating or iRating, which is why it’s perfect for iRacing beginners.

  • I can’t find my favorite car or track in AI. Why?
    Not all content has AI support. Check the AI Racing page or content info. iRacing adds more AI content over time.

  • What AI skill should I start with?
    Begin with a range where you qualify mid-pack and can finish cleanly. If you’re winning by 10 seconds, bump it up; if you’re struggling, lower it.

  • Any quick iRacing tips for AI starts?
    Turn off chat distractions, use mirrors/relative, and treat AI like real racers—hold lines, brake predictably, and practice pit entry/exit.

Final Takeaways

Finding AI races is simple: Go Racing > AI Racing > Single Race, pick car/track, set AI skill, and go. For anyone new to iRacing, run two short AI races today—one focused on clean laps, the next on overtakes. You’ll learn faster, with less stress, and carry that confidence into official events.