IRacing MCP MCP Server

A model context protocol server to chat with iRacing data.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the IRacing MCP MCP server?

A model context protocol server to chat with iRacing data. The iracing mcp mcp server wraps that behind the Model Context Protocol, so an assistant can use it through 2 defined tools rather than through you.

What it actually does

iRacing MCP is a Python-based project that integrates iRacing with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides tools and resources to interact with iRacing data and build custom applications.

  • Retrieve iRacing profile statistics
  • Get iRating chart (for any category)
  • More coming soon

Its toolset

Everything the assistant can do here goes through one of these:

  • Prerequisites — The Prerequisites tool exposed by this server
  • Development — The Development tool exposed by this server

Adding it to your client

Installation goes through your MCP client rather than a global install: point it at iracing-mcp on PyPI and it is fetched when the client starts. The copy-paste blocks for Claude Desktop, Claude Code and Cursor are further down this page.

Configuration

You will need 2 environment variables: IRACING_USERNAME, IRACING_PASSWORD. Keep credentials in your client's env block or a secrets manager rather than in a file you might commit.

When to reach for it

Plenty of developer tooling servers cover similar ground. The differences that matter in practice are scope of access and how much setup stands between you and a working tool call. IRacing MCP's toolset — Prerequisites, Development — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by musantro; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

SyncDev reviews every entry in this directory against the project's own documentation before publishing, and revisits them as servers change.

Caveats

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • MCP clients confirm each tool call by default. Leave that on until you have watched what the iracing mcp mcp server does with a few real requests.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
PrerequisitesThe Prerequisites tool exposed by this server.
DevelopmentThe Development tool exposed by this server.

How to install the IRacing MCP MCP server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iracing": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["iracing-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "IRACING_USERNAME": "your-value",
        "IRACING_PASSWORD": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
IRACING_USERNAMEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
IRACING_PASSWORDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • Use IRacing MCP to Prerequisites.
  • Use IRacing MCP to Development.

Frequently asked questions

It allows MCP‑compatible applications to access iRacing data, such as profile statistics and iRating charts, for custom tooling and automation.