Questions worth answering plainly.
Is Race Engineer free?
Yes. It is free to download and use, with no account required.
Is it affiliated with iRacing?
No. Race Engineer is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by iRacing.
Does it control my inputs or send chat messages on its own?
No. It never touches your keyboard, wheel, or pedals. It can only fire a chat macro slot you have already configured inside iRacing — it can never type a free-form message.
Can it change my pit stop fuel amount automatically?
Only if you turn on Automatic Mode, and only the fuel service amount for your next pit stop — never any other input. This is gated so it can only act during an actual pit stop.
Where is my data stored?
Locally on your machine, next to your Documents folder. Race history, settings, and logs never leave your computer — there is no account and no server storing your data.
Which cars and tracks does it support?
Any car and track supported by iRacing's telemetry SDK. Fuel and pit calculations adapt to whatever session you're in.
Why does Windows show a SmartScreen warning?
The app isn't code-signed yet, which is common for small independent tools. Windows flags unsigned executables by default — click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed.
How do updates work?
Race Engineer checks GitHub for new releases in the background. Every download is SHA-256 verified before anything installs, and it will never install while you're connected to iRacing. If a new version fails to start, it rolls back automatically.
Is the source code open?
The desktop app's source is private. Published releases (the installable app itself) are public on GitHub, along with SHA-256 checksums for every download.
Is it available in other languages?
The desktop app supports English and Português today. This website is available in English, Português, and Español.