Click the download button above. Extract the ZIP file to a folder of your choice.
2
Run sidebar.exe
Double-click sidebar.exe to launch PaddocLabs. No installation needed — runs standalone.
3
Configure & Race
Select your overlays, configure telemetry sources, and start racing. The overlay appears automatically.
System Requirements
OSWindows 10+ (64-bit)
CPUIntel i3 / AMD Ryzen 3
RAM4 GB (8 GB rec.)
Storage50 MB (SSD preferred)
Network5 Mbps+ for engineer
FAQ
Is PaddocLabs really free?
Yes! PaddocLabs FREE includes core telemetry overlay and basic features forever.
Upgrade to PRO for advanced features like engineer mode and custom overlays.
Which games are supported?
PaddocLabs supports all major sim racing titles including iRacing, Assetto Corsa,
ACC, F1 series, rFactor 2, Project CARS 2, Automobilista 2, and many more.
Check the features page for the full list.
Do I need to install anything?
No installation required! PaddocLabs runs as a standalone executable (sidebar.exe).
Just extract and run. No admin rights needed.
Will this affect my FPS in-game?
PaddocLabs is highly optimized with minimal CPU/GPU overhead (typically <1% FPS impact).
The overlay uses hardware acceleration and efficient rendering.
How does Engineer Mode work?
Engineer Mode streams your telemetry to a web dashboard accessible by your engineer.
They can view live data, make notes, and communicate via integrated Discord voice chat.
Requires PRO subscription.
