Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Set Up iRacing Events on Simracing.GP

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1. Linking Your iRacing Account to Simracing.GP

Before you can set up or participate in iRacing events on Simracing.GP, you need to link your iRacing account.

1. Log in to Simracing.GP.
2. Click on your name in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Click on the Social Accounts tab.
5. Scroll to the bottom where you’ll see the option to Associate iRacing Account.
6. Enter your iRacing ID and click Associate.some text
   • This links your iRacing results with your Simracing.GP account.

2. Creating a Community (If You Haven’t Already)

To create and manage iRacing events, you need a Simracing.GP community.

1. Click on Communities in the main menu.
2. Select New Community.
3. Follow the on-screen step-by-step guide to set up your community.some text
   • Note: Communities on the free plan can host iRacing events.

3. Setting Up an iRacing Event

Step 1: Create a New Event

1. Go to your community page.
2. Click on New Event.
3. Scroll down to the Manual Games section and select iRacing.

Step 2: Choose the Track

1. A full list of iRacing tracks will appear, including the latest content (e.g., Thruxton).
2. Find your desired track and click Choose.

Step 3: Set Event Date and Time

1. Choose the date and time for the race.
2. Double-check that your time zone is correct.

Step 4: Name the Event and Server

1. Enter the Event Name (this is what drivers will see when registering).
2. In the Server Name field, enter the name you want to display for your iRacing server (e.g., your community or league name).
3. If the server requires a password, enter it in the Server Password box.

Step 5: Set Event Details

1. Under the Event Details section, enter the number of available slots for drivers.some text
   • The maximum number is determined by the track’s capacity in iRacing.
2. If you want to run multiple splits or lobbies, set up each split as a separate event.

Step 6: Add Sessions

By default, a single race session will be set. If you want to include practice and qualifying:

1. Click Add Practice, Add Qualification, or Add Race to create the sessions.
2. Set the duration (in minutes) for each session.
3. Delete the default race session to ensure the correct order of Practice > Qualifying > Race is displayed.

Step 7: Select Cars

1. Go to the Cars submenu on the left-hand side.
2. Click on Add Cars to select the cars available for this event.some text
   • Tick the cars you want to include, then click Confirm.
3. If there’s a default car listed, delete it so only your chosen cars remain.

Additional Options:

• To enable multi-class racing, create multiple classes and set entry limits for each class.
• Use the Model Limit option to restrict the number of entries per car model.

Step 8: Entry Rules (Optional)

1. Click on the Entry Rules tab.
2. If desired, set rules to control event entry, such as:some text
   • Minimum race count
   • Community join date
   • Platform race count
   • DNF limits, etc.

Note: Entry rules are optional – you can skip this step if not required.

Step 9: Save the Event

1. Once all details are configured, click Save in the top-right corner.
2. Your event is now ready, and drivers can begin registering!

4. Running the Event

Once your event is live and registrations are open, use the CSV Results File from iRacing to upload results to Simracing.GP. This ensures all race data, including positions, lap times, and more, are processed accurately.

You’re all set! With these simple steps, you can start running iRacing events on Simracing.GP. Enjoy racing and growing your community! 🏁

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