Driver Matching

MyLMU identifies which sessions belong to you by matching the driver name in the XML file to your Driver Name in Settings.

Driver swap sessions: Each co-driver imports their own XML file. Per-lap fields like tyre wear, fuel, and speed are typically exported only for laps while that driver was in the car — not for co-driver stints in the same file. See Driver Swaps & Data Gaps.

Exact match required

The name must match exactly — including:

• Case — John Doe is different from john doe
• Spacing — extra spaces matter
• Suffix — if your in-game name includes #1234, include it in Settings

No matching driver

If files are skipped with "no matching driver":

1. Open Settings and check your current driver name
2. Open the XML in a text editor and find your name in the <Driver> section — look for <Name>Your Name Here</Name>
3. Set Settings → Driver name to match that <Name> value exactly (case, spacing, and #1234 suffix if present)
4. Import again

Special characters

MyLMU normalizes some apostrophe types (e.g. ' vs ') and ignores apostrophes when comparing names. Not all special characters are supported — accents, symbols, or unusual punctuation in your in-game name may prevent a match even when the name looks correct.

If your name uses special characters:

1. Compare Settings and the XML <Name> character by character
2. Try simplifying or adjusting the name in Settings to match the XML as closely as possible
3. If imports still fail, contact support with your driver name and the exact characters from the <Name> tag so we can help

Changed your in-game name?

If you renamed yourself in LMU but want to import older files:

1. Temporarily update your driver name in Settings to match the old XML files
2. Import the files
3. Change your driver name back in Settings

This only affects how new imports are matched. Already-imported sessions keep their original association.

Multiple names over time

Import each batch with the matching Settings name. There is no way to import another driver's sessions into your account — only your own results are matched.

Related

• FAQs — detailed driver mismatch troubleshooting
• Duplicates & Troubleshooting