Racey vs a Spreadsheet (Google Sheets)
Any simulator (all data entered manually)
Plenty of leagues start in Google Sheets — it's free and flexible. But every result is hand-entered, every standings formula is yours to maintain, and there is no registration, no driver notifications and no Discord posting. Racey automates all of that and gives your league a real website — and it imports your existing spreadsheet so you don't lose your history.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Racey | Google Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| iRacing results import | guided import of iRacing result files | manual copy/paste or export |
| Other sims via CSV / multi-sim | guided CSV import | manual CSV paste, no parsing |
| Customizable scoring systems | formulas you build & maintain | |
| Live race control & incident logging | manual session state + incident log (no live timing feed) | |
| AI-assisted / blind stewarding | ||
| Driver registration & rosters | manual roster entry | |
| Direct, zero-commission entry fees | Stripe, 0% commission | |
| Discord results bot | ||
| Standalone web league pages | publish-to-web link, not a league site | |
| Run your own branded league | your own branded league | fully manual |
| Open-source / self-host | ||
| Pricing | free — every shipped feature | free with a Google account |
Last verified: 2026-06-08
Where Racey is different
- Results import (CSV, including iRacing result files) instead of hand-typing every finish.
- Standings recompute automatically; drivers are notified; results post to Discord.
- A real league website with rosters, schedule and standings — not a shared sheet.
- Guided CSV import of your existing spreadsheet so you keep your history.
Where Google Sheets may be the better choice
- Free and infinitely flexible.
- Zero learning curve for a tiny, one-off series.
- No vendor lock-in.
Move your league off the spreadsheet
Frequently asked questions
- Is Racey free?
- Yes. Every shipped feature is free for every league — unlimited leagues, seasons and drivers, with no formulas to maintain and nothing to buy. There is no paid tier to upgrade to.
- Can I import my existing Google Sheets results into Racey?
- Yes. Export your results as a CSV from Google Sheets and upload it through Racey's CSV importer. Your historical standings carry over so you don't lose your data.
- Does Racey support iRacing result imports?
- Yes. Upload the iRacing session results CSV directly — Racey matches drivers by their linked iRacing customer ID and scores the round automatically.
- Does Racey take a commission on entry fees?
- No. Entry fees go directly to your Stripe account via Stripe Connect. Racey charges no commission — only standard Stripe processing fees apply.
- What sims does Racey support?
- iRacing works today via result imports and manual Customer ID linking. The same path supports EA F1’s in-game CSV export on PC and, for every other sim, a results spreadsheet.