These days there really is a mobile APP(lication) for just about anything you can think of. And we’ve taken to searching the app stores to put together a curated list of “must haves” for our Motorsports Enthusiasts friends out there. We’re not suggesting you download all of these, but take a look and decide what might be helpful for your next Motorsports adventure. To make things easier we’ve broken the APPs into functional categories. Note: unless specifically mentioned, all of these apps are available for Apple (iOS) and Android mobile devices; please use your corresponding App Store to search for these items.
Automotive Care & Diagnostics
It never ceases to happen… you’re having a spirited drive and next thing you know the dreaded CHECK ENGINE light fires up! (though, for some of us, this just means our car is functioning normally).
Scan your ECU, Lookup and Clear Codes; get real-time info through digital gauges. Requires a bluetooth adapter to communicate with your mobile device. |
Scan your ECU, Lookup and Clear Codes; get real-time info through digital gauges. Requires a bluetooth adapter to communicate with your mobile device. |
Scan your ECU, Lookup and Clear Codes; get real-time info through digital gauges. Requires a bluetooth adapter to communicate with your mobile device. |
Can’t make a trip to your local sears or lowes for a tool? Try the next best thing and check out what GearWrench has to offer! |
The one, the only – TORQUE. (Only available on ANDROID devices). Get real-time information, digital gauges event CHKE code lookup. Requires a bluetooth adapter to communicate with your mobile device. |
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Car & Parts Shopping
Car shopping is a definite side effect of Motorsports, even if you don’t need another vehicle you’re always looking, right?
Navigation
Some might say “I just use Waze” ; and that’s great for traveling local routes and to that new brewery across the state; but what if you’re pulling a trailer? or in an area with poor reception?
HERE includes offline maps and operates like a traditional GPS (Garmin, Magellan, etc); low power and data consumption compared to other apps. |
Providing routes, fueling and rest information for larger vehicles – Perfect for trailers! |
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Racing
Keep up with SCCA Club Racing information in real-time. |
Keep up with SCCA Pro-Solo/Solo information in real-time. |
If your Time Trials group is using MYLAPS compatible hardware your times and results can be posted real-time on Speedhive. |
Monitor Racing Results, Scores and Lap Times in real-time! |
Follow the F1 racing in real-time |
Follow the WRC race weekend in real-time |
Follow the NASCAR races and your favorite drivers in real-time |
Used for Porsche Club of America Club Racing events. Live Schedule and other data. |
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Telemetry, Timing & Scoring
In-car Video
Have your GoPro app handy to make sure your in-car videos are angled/focused properly. Adjust camera and lighting settings, review videos and perform some minor tweaks all from the app. |
Waylens offers an alternative to GoPro having developed a purpose built camera with GPS timing and OBD-2 overlays. |
Harry’s LapTimer is capable of recording your session and overlaying GPS timing data. With higher level packages you can also include OBD-2 data with an external bluetooth adapter. |
TrackAddict is capable of recording your session and overlaying GPS timing data. With higher level packages you can also include OBD-2 data with an external bluetooth adapter. |
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Entertainment
Note: unless specifically mentioned, all of these entertainment apps are available for iOS (Apple) and Android mobile devices; however many of these are available as a “streaming service” on major devices like: Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Some are also available on Sony PS4 and Microsoft XBOX.
Anywhere you find a RedBull logo-ed person or vehicle, RedBullTV is recording in 4K! Watch coverage of Formula 1, WRC, Dakar, T1/T6-Raid, Powerboats, Aero-acrobats, FLUTAG and more! |
IMSA.tv posts coverage on all aspects of an IMSA race weekend, but not in real-time; you can review the qualifying, super cup, full races, etc after they have aired live. |
Catch up on shows like RoadKill and now TopGear through MotorTrend. |
2017 LeMans coverage was carried on Velocity; which is an offshoot of Motor Trend TV. |
Follow the F1 racing in real-time |
Follow the WRC race weekend in real-time |
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Follow the NASCAR races and your favorite drivers in real-time |
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Driving & Marque Clubs
PCA‘s official app; events, news, and more. |
BMWCCA‘s official app; events, news, and more. |
ACNA‘s official app; events, news, and more. |
Disclaimer: GTM’s high-level assessment of these apps is based on our member experiences and we urge you to do your own research and fact-checking before committing to any one application. GTM isn’t responsible for your satisfaction, happiness or overall experience with the apps you choose. GTM has no direct affiliations with any of the companies or application developers listed here. Apps are subject to change without notice, and additional fees may be applied and are imposed by the application developers or your wireless carrier. Please be sure to visit the company/developer websites for highly detailed and first-hand information on any app you might be interested in.
