# Your First Race in Two Minutes (/docs/assetto-corsa/your-first-race)



import { Step, Steps } from "fumadocs-ui/components/steps";
import { Callout } from "fumadocs-ui/components/callout";

This is the fastest way to get a race running. **Quick Race** uses sensible defaults so you only have to choose a track and some cars.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Quick Race [#open-quick-race]

    From the sidebar, click **Quick Race**. You'll see a short form: track, cars, and a few session options.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Pick a track [#pick-a-track]

    Choose a track from the dropdown. If it has multiple layouts (for example Brands Hatch GP vs Indy), pick the layout too. Every stock track is already installed — browse them all in the [Track Database](https://xgamingserver.com/tools/assetto-corsa/tracks).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Pick your cars [#pick-your-cars]

    Click cars in the visual picker to add them to the race. You can add one car for a one-make race or several for a mixed grid. Use the search box to filter by name and **Select All** / **Clear** to manage the list quickly.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set the grid size [#set-the-grid-size]

    Set how many cars are on track. Keep this at or below the track's **pit box** count — that's the hard limit for how many entrants a track supports. The manager fills the rest of the grid with AI if you allow it.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Start the race [#start-the-race]

    Click **Start Event**. The manager writes the config, launches the Assetto Corsa server, and registers it with the lobby. Within a few seconds your server is live.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Watch it run [#watch-it-run]

    Open **Live Timing** from the sidebar to see drivers join, lap times, and the running order in real time.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Callout type="warn">
  If the race starts but the server shows **offline** a moment later, your game ports aren't reachable. This is the most common first-time issue — see [Getting Into the Lobby](/docs/assetto-corsa/getting-into-lobby).
</Callout>

What next? [#what-next]

* Want practice → qualifying → race, weather, and a custom entry list? Use a [Custom Race](/docs/assetto-corsa/custom-races).
* Want a season with points across several events? Set up a [Championship](/docs/assetto-corsa/championships).
* Want to join the race yourself? See [Joining Your Server](/docs/assetto-corsa/connect-to-your-server).