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iRacing Setup Basics Guide

iRacing Setup Basics Guide

5 min read 23 Sep 2026 Official source
iRacing Setup Basics Guide

Overview

iRacing supports fixed-setup and open-setup racing depending on the series.

How it works

Open setups can adjust vehicle-specific parameters, while fixed series standardise setup to emphasise driving and racecraft.

Practical tips

Learn the baseline car before changing setup and save versioned setup files for different tracks.

Frequently asked questions

iRacing supports fixed-setup and open-setup racing depending on the series.

Learn the baseline car before changing setup and save versioned setup files for different tracks.

Sources and verification

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