How SimStew compares
Most leagues currently handle incidents one of three ways: iRacing's own built-in protest system, a dedicated tool like Racey, or an ad-hoc Discord or Reddit thread. Here's where SimStew sits next to them.
| SimStew | iRacing protest system | Racey | Discord / Reddit threads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fault decided by | A vote - the public, or your appointed stewards | iRacing's own officiating team | Appointed stewards, aided by AI-generated case summaries | Whoever posts most convincingly |
| Reasoning published | Yes - verdict plus the vote breakdown | No - ruling only | Yes - rulings feed a searchable precedent log | No structure to it |
| Anonymity | Voters stay anonymous, one vote per person | Not applicable | Drivers under review are anonymized to the steward during review | None |
| AI in the verdict | No - always a human vote | No | Yes - AI-generated case summaries assist stewards | No |
| Scope | Incident review, purpose-built | Built into iRacing's own races only | Full league operations - scoring, registration, entry fees - plus stewarding | General chat, not built for this |
| Cost | Free during beta | Included with an iRacing subscription | Free, with a 1GB storage limit | Free |
Details for iRacing and Racey are based on their own public descriptions of themselves as of September 2026, not an independent audit - check with them directly if it matters for your decision.
What SimStew doesn't do
SimStew doesn't run your season, collect entry fees, or handle registration - it's focused on incident review specifically. And it never scores fault by AI or algorithm: every verdict is a vote, cast by people, every time.