RaceLab Support – Requirements & Downloads

Requirements & Downloads

Before you install RaceLab, it helps to quickly check your PC and games so nothing surprises you later. This page keeps it simple: what you need, what is optional, and where RaceLab normally gets installed.

One-minute summary To use RaceLab you need:
  • A Windows gaming PC that can already run your sim comfortably.
  • At least one supported racing sim installed.
  • A RaceLab account (free or Pro).
  • The RaceLab app downloaded and installed on the same PC.

1. PC and operating system

RaceLab runs on a Windows gaming PC. If your machine can run modern sims like iRacing, ACC or Le Mans Ultimate at reasonable settings, it is usually strong enough for RaceLab as well.

  • Operating system: modern 64-bit Windows.
  • CPU: a recent quad-core or better.
  • RAM: 8 GB minimum; 16 GB or more recommended for heavy sims and streaming.
  • Graphics card: a gaming GPU from Nvidia or AMD suitable for your sim and monitor setup.
  • Internet: stable connection for logging in, syncing overlays and checking for updates.
Tip – check your current performance first If your sim already struggles on its own, fix that before adding any overlays or streaming. RaceLab works best when the base game is stable.

2. Supported games

You need at least one supported racing sim installed. RaceLab is designed to work with several popular PC titles, including:

  • iRacing
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Assetto Corsa Competizione
  • rFactor 2
  • Le Mans Ultimate
  • Automobilista 2
  • Formula 1 series on PC (supported years)

You do not need to own every game in the list. Many people use RaceLab for just one or two sims and add more later.

Important Each sim still needs its own licence, account and install. RaceLab does not replace or unlock any game content – it only reads telemetry from games you already own and run legally.

3. RaceLab account and membership

RaceLab itself uses an account system. You can start on the free tier and decide later whether you want the Pro features.

  • Free account: gives access to a strong set of basic overlays and layouts.
  • Pro membership: unlocks extra overlays, advanced tools and additional streaming / VR features.
  • You use the same RaceLab login inside the app and on the website.
Tip – keep it simple at the start Building a good layout with the free overlays first is usually the best way to learn RaceLab. If you later decide that you need the extra tools, upgrading is much easier when you already know what you use.

4. Downloading RaceLab

Once your PC, games and account are ready, you can download and install RaceLab. In most setups the process is:

  1. Go to the official RaceLab website.
  2. Download the main RaceLab installer to your PC.
  3. Run the installer and follow the normal Windows prompts.
  4. After installation, launch the RaceLab app and log in with your account.

If you plan to use VR with RacelabVR, there is a separate VR installer that you add on top of the main RaceLab app. That is covered in more detail on the VR & Displays pages of this site.

5. Optional but recommended extras

  • Second monitor or tablet: handy for monitoring chat, OBS or web dashboards while you drive.
  • Streaming software: OBS Studio, Streamlabs or similar, if you want to put RaceLab overlays on a live stream.
  • Microphone and webcam: for streamers who want to combine RaceLab overlays with commentary and facecam.
  • Wheel and pedals: RaceLab will still work with a gamepad, but most people using these tools are on a wheel.
Tip – keep a backup of the installer After you download RaceLab and confirm it works, save a copy of the installer in your normal backup location. If you reinstall Windows later, you do not need to redownload everything on a slow connection.

6. Quick checklist before the next page

Before moving on to “Install & Login Basics”, make sure you have:

  • A working Windows gaming PC.
  • At least one supported sim installed and tested.
  • Created your RaceLab account.
  • Downloaded the RaceLab installer (and optionally the VR installer).

This page was created by a RaceLab community member Scottozy, based on personal experience using RaceLab together with publicly available documentation and community feedback. It is an unofficial help page and is not an official RaceLab publication.

Sources & references

  • RaceLab – official information about supported games and installers.
  • RaceLab Garage – guides for installation, VR support and compatibility.
  • Community experience reports from sim-racers setting up RaceLab on typical PCs.