RaceLab Pro Overlays – Subscriber-Only Features & Layouts

What Pro unlocks (and why it matters)

RaceLab’s Pro subscription is mainly about unlocking additional overlays, plus deeper customization and advanced features across the app. In other words: Free gets you started — Pro is for drivers and streamers who want more control, more data, and a cleaner setup. [1][2]

Pro benefit	What you’ll notice in real use
More overlays (Pro-only)	Extra widgets designed for deeper race awareness and cleaner broadcasts. [2]
More customization	More control over what data is shown, how it’s formatted, and how it fits your layout style. [1]
VR support (Pro-only)	If you race in VR, RaceLab’s VR features require Pro — this is not available on the Free tier. [3]

Pro overlays (examples & common use-cases)

Exact overlay availability can change as RaceLab updates features. The easiest way to confirm what’s Pro-only is inside the RaceLab overlay browser (items are clearly labelled). [1]

Race awareness

Track map / “flatmap” style overlays — quickly see traffic and spacing.
Head-to-Head style overlays — compare you vs a target car.
Data blocks style widgets — compact single-metric widgets you can stack cleanly.

These examples are commonly referenced in community writeups and tutorials. [4]

Streaming & presentation

Telemetry / input overlays — helpful for viewers and coaching-style content.
Cleaner, modular layouts — build a consistent HUD that fits your stream style.

RaceLab positions overlays as highly customizable and stream-friendly. [1]

Reality check: You don’t need every widget on screen. Most “Pro feels amazing” setups come from choosing two or three extra overlays that solve your specific problem (traffic, strategy, clarity, or broadcast).

Setup notes (fast, reliable workflow)

Start simple

Enable one Pro overlay first. Confirm it displays correctly, then add your next overlay. This prevents “everything moved, now I don’t know which one caused it.”

Use a layout when you need stability

If you’re running many overlays (or using triple screens / multi-window), a layout approach tends to be easier to keep tidy. Keep overlays away from the Windows taskbar edge to avoid weird snap/overlay behaviour.

VR users

VR features require Pro. If you’re setting this up, follow the official VR docs carefully and keep performance in mind. [3]

Performance tips (keep it smooth)

Goal	Do this
Maintain FPS	Use fewer overlays, avoid duplicates, and prefer compact widgets over large multi-panels.
Reduce visual clutter	Hide non-essential fields (you want quick-glance info, not a spreadsheet mid-corner).
VR comfort	Keep overlays minimal and readable; focus on clarity over quantity. [3]

If you’re tuning a new Pro setup, change one thing at a time, then drive a lap or two. It’s the quickest way to find what actually helps.

Troubleshooting (quick fixes)

Overlay doesn’t show

Confirm the overlay is enabled and not off-screen.
Restart the sim, then restart RaceLab.
Try windowed/borderless modes if you’re using exclusive fullscreen.

“Pro-only” overlay looks locked

Check you’re logged into the correct RaceLab account.
Confirm your Pro subscription is active.
Open the overlay browser — Pro items should be labelled clearly. [1]

VR issues

VR features require Pro. [3]
Follow the official VR docs and test performance changes step-by-step.

Layout is messy after changes

Disable everything, then re-enable overlays in a known-good order.
Save a “baseline” layout you can always return to.

Sources & References

RaceLab official website (general overlays & customization overview). ↩ back ↩ top
RaceLab FAQ (general product/feature context). ↩ back ↩ top
RaceLab Garage docs: Virtual Reality category (states VR is Pro-only). ↩ back ↩ top
Community/tutorial writeup referencing common “Pro overlays” examples (flatmap / head-to-head / data blocks style). ↩ back ↩ top

Note: This is an unofficial help page. For the most accurate “what’s Pro today”, always confirm inside the RaceLab app overlay browser. [1]