Race Schedule

Browse the iRacing schedule and prepare for upcoming races with the Race Prep Wizard.

The Race Schedule feature helps you plan your racing week by showing upcoming iRacing events and providing focused preparation tools for each race.

iRacing Integration

Importing Your Schedule

Import your race schedule directly from iRacing:

  1. Connect your iRacing account in Settings > Connections
  2. Go to Race Schedule
  3. Click Import from iRacing
  4. Select series to import
  5. Your schedule syncs automatically

For account connection details, see iRacing Integration.

Auto-Sync

Keep your schedule up to date:

  • Enable auto-sync in Settings
  • Schedule updates when you open the app
  • Manual refresh available anytime

Schedule Browser

Viewing the Schedule

Access the full iRacing schedule directly in Braking Lab:

  1. Go to Race Schedule from the main menu
  2. Browse by week, day, or series
  3. Filter by license class, car type, or track
  4. See race times in your local timezone

Schedule Information

Each race listing shows:

  • Series name and license class
  • Track and configuration
  • Race times throughout the day
  • Session length and format
  • Car(s) eligible for the series

Filtering Options

Find races that match your preferences:

FilterOptions
LicenseRookie, D, C, B, A, Pro
CategoryRoad, Oval, Dirt Road, Dirt Oval
Series TypeOfficial, Special Events
Owned ContentOnly tracks/cars you own

My Series

Following Series

Keep track of series you regularly race:

  1. Find a series in the schedule
  2. Click the star icon to follow
  3. Access your followed series from My Series

Series Dashboard

For followed series, you see:

  • Current and upcoming tracks
  • Your participation history
  • Quick access to prepare for next race
  • Series-specific statistics

Race Prep Wizard

The Race Prep Wizard creates a focused practice plan for an upcoming race using a comprehensive 6-step process.

Starting Race Prep

  1. Find the race you want to prepare for
  2. Click Prepare for This Race
  3. The wizard guides you through setup

Prep Steps

Step 1: Race Details

Enter or confirm race information:

  • Series and car selection
  • Track and configuration
  • Race date and time
  • Session format

Step 2: Familiarity Assessment

Rate your familiarity with the track:

  • Have you raced here before?
  • How many laps of practice?
  • Confidence level (1-5)
  • This helps customize the prep plan

Step 3: Practice Time Estimation

Set your available practice time:

  • Hours available before race
  • Session length preference
  • Practice schedule flexibility

Step 4: Template Selection

Choose from 3 built-in preparation templates:

TemplateFocusDuration
Quick PrepTop 3 critical corners15-30 min
Standard PrepAll major braking zones45-60 min
Deep PrepEvery corner + consistency90+ min

Step 5: Customize Checklist

Refine your preparation plan:

  • Add or remove phases
  • Adjust exercise priorities
  • Set custom goals per corner
  • Enable/disable specific drills

Step 6: Reference Lap Linking

Connect reference data for exercise generation:

  • Select from your imported laps
  • Import new data from Garage61
  • Link community reference laps
  • Auto-generate exercises from braking zones

Auto-Generate Exercises

The wizard can automatically create exercises from your reference lap:

  1. Select your best lap for the track
  2. Click Generate Exercises
  3. Exercises created for each braking zone
  4. Difficulty auto-set based on your assessment
  5. Ready to practice immediately

Prep Session Types

Choose your preparation focus:

Quick Prep (15 min)

  • Top 3 critical braking zones
  • High repetition count
  • Best for refreshing before race

Standard Prep (30 min)

  • All major braking zones
  • Balanced approach
  • Good for regular practice

Deep Prep (60+ min)

  • Every corner analyzed
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Best for learning new tracks

Track Notes Integration

Race Prep connects with Track Notepad:

  • View existing notes during prep
  • Add notes as you practice
  • Race-specific reminders
  • Corner-by-corner reference

Race Week Flow

  1. Start of Week

    • Check the schedule for your series
    • Start Race Prep for upcoming track
    • Initial practice session to set baseline

  2. Mid-Week

    • Review progress data
    • Focus on weak corners
    • Adjust prep plan if needed

  3. Race Day

    • Quick 15-minute prep refresh
    • Review track notes
    • Head into the race confident

Tracking Improvement

The Race Prep Wizard tracks your progress week over week:

  • Compare accuracy to previous visits
  • See improvement trends
  • Identify persistent problem areas
  • Celebrate breakthroughs

Schedule Sync

Calendar Integration

Export your race schedule:

  • Google Calendar - Sync race times
  • iCal - For Apple Calendar and others
  • Custom reminders - In-app notifications

Notification Options

Get notified about:

  • Upcoming races for followed series
  • Track changes (new week)
  • Practice reminders
  • Race starting soon

Third-Party Services Disclaimer

iRacing® and Garage61 are third-party services not affiliated with Braking Lab. Braking Lab is not responsible for their availability, functionality, or any changes to their services. All trademarks, service marks, and rights belong to their respective owners.