This page gives a human-readable overview of the main RaceLab overlays and streaming features: what they do, which ones are available in the free vs Pro plans, and which are especially useful for streaming layouts and broadcasts.
RaceLab changes quickly, so think of this page as a “living snapshot” of the overlay ecosystem, not a legal contract. It’s based on official docs, public release notes, and long-running community guides. Where there’s uncertainty, it’s marked clearly instead of guessed.
| Overlay | What it’s for | Plan | Streaming? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standings | Main race position table with classes, gaps, licenses, etc. |
Free + Pro Pro adds extra columns & styling. |
Excellent | Official + reviews |
| Relative | Shows cars immediately ahead/behind with gaps and class info. | Free + Pro | Excellent | Official + reviews |
| Horizontal Standings | Wide horizontal version of the standings, popular for streams. | Free + Pro | Great | Official |
| Flags | Big visual indicators for race flags (yellow, blue, etc.). | Free + Pro | Good | Official |
| Radar / Radar Bars | Helicorsa-style proximity radar so you don’t drive into people. | Free + Pro | Good | Official + notes |
| Blind Spot Indicator | Simple left/right warning when a car is sitting in your blind spot. | Free + Pro | OK | Official (keyword list) |
| Track Map / Minimap | Top-down map of the circuit with car markers; also used with LFM splits. | Free + Pro | Great | Official + simRacer.es |
| Flat Map | Linear “strip” version of the map showing positions along the lap. | Pro only | Great | Official + reviews |
| Boost Box | Compact overlay showing boost / ERS / battery information. | Free + Pro | Good | Official + reviews |
| Pitbox Helper | Helps with pit entry/exit, fuel and pit-stop targets. | Free + Pro | OK | Official + simRacer.es |
| Session Timer | Shows remaining time / laps for the current session, including heats. | Free + Pro | Good | Official (release notes) |
| Weather Overlay / Weather Monitor | Detailed live weather: temperature, wind, track wetness and more. | Free + Pro | Great | Official (release notes) |
| World Map overlay | Newer overlay that visualises the track / world in a stylised view. | Free + Pro | Experimental | Official (release notes) |
| Overlay | What it’s for | Plan | Streaming? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Calculator | Fuel usage per lap, stint planning, “how much to add” at the next stop. | Free + Pro | Good | Official + reviews |
| Advanced Panel | Multi-purpose info hub (gaps, pace, tyres, fuel). Very popular on streams. | Free + Pro | Excellent | Review + docs |
| Input Telemetry | Pedal & steering traces for driver analysis and showing inputs on stream. | Pro only | Excellent | Review (Pro-only list) |
| Data Blocks | Small blocks (speed, gear, tyre temps, brake bias, etc.) you can position anywhere. | Pro only | Excellent | Review + release notes |
| Delta / BattleBot | Live delta vs PB / opponents, often used as a “pace bar” on streams. | Free + Pro | Great | Official + reviews |
| LapTime Log | Table of recent lap times, sectors, consistency and fuel per lap. | Free + Pro | Good | Official (support list) |
| LapTime Graph | Graph view of lap times over the stint for visualising pace trends. | Free + Pro | Good | Official |
| LapTime Spread | Visual spread between your laps and reference laps; good for coaching. | Free + Pro | Niche | Official (release notes) |
| Heart Rate | Shows live heart-rate data (via Pulsoid integration) and related stats. | Pro only Requires Pro and Pulsoid link. |
Great | Official + Pulsoid docs |
| Setups / Series info | Tabs for series schedule, SOF, and setup/garage-related widgets. | Free + Pro | OK | Official (headings + notes) |
| Feature | What it’s for | Plan | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layouts | Named configurations of overlays + positions. Assign layouts by car, sim, role (driver/spotter) or streaming scene. | Free + Pro | Official |
| Layout sharing | Export / import layouts to share with team-mates and community. | Free + Pro | Official (release notes/roadmap) |
| Multi-monitor support | Place overlays on different screens (triples, dedicated “overlay” monitor, etc.). | Free + Pro | Official (roadmap) |
| Garage Cover overlay | Full-screen image to hide car setups when you go into the garage. Good for leagues / streams where you don’t want setups copied. | Free + Pro Extra multi-image options are newer additions. |
Official (release notes) |
Shows your Twitch chat directly on screen – either inside your driving view or only on the broadcast. Messages can fade out so your view doesn’t get cluttered.
A cleaner overlay that shows one highlighted chat message at a time – ideal for Q&A segments or spotlighting viewer comments.
Simple text banner controlled from the app – for “BRB”, sponsor lines, event hashtags or league announcements.
Browser-source overlay that loads any URL you give it. Common uses: league logos, sponsor images, or external widgets.
Note: any normal RaceLab overlay (Standings, Advanced Panel, etc.) can also be added to OBS as a browser source using its overlay URL. The dedicated streaming overlays above are extras that make chat and static graphics easier.
