Will my subscription auto-renew?
When you create a new direct iRacing account or renew an existing one, for your convenience, auto-renew is enabled by default. You can turn Auto-Renew OFF at any time in your Account section of iRacing with no penalty.
Why did I see a $1 charge before renewal?
About a week before your renewal date, you may see a $1 pending authorization on your payment method. This is only a temporary verification to confirm your payment method is valid — it is not an actual charge.
The pending authorization will automatically disappear, and you will only be charged the renewal amount on your scheduled renewal date if:
- Your payment method is valid, and
- Auto-Renew remains enabled
What happens if I turn Auto-Renew off?
The account is NOT deleted, it only becomes inactive.
If you disable Auto-Renew and renew your subscription early, Auto-Renew will remain OFF.
However, if your subscription expires and the account becomes inactive, renewing the account will automatically re-enable Auto-Renew by default.
What if I purchased iRacing through Steam?
If you purchased iRacing through Steam, subscription billing is managed entirely by Steam. You will need to contact Steam Support directly regarding renewals, billing, or subscription management, as Steam and iRacing use separate purchasing systems.