Live Timing Software + Event Registration for Motorsports
Race timing software built for Autocross, Solo, and RallyCross. No subscription, 1% per online registration.
A Quick Introduction
Here's an example of capturing some times and penalties with Microgate. Farmtek and other timers work similarly.
See Sideways Data in Action
Real organizers timing real events.
Sideways Data is live timing software for motorsports organizers. Built specifically for autocross, solo, and rallycross events, our race timing software integrates with hardware timing systems like FarmTek and MicroGate, handles online registration and SCCA membership validation, and works offline at remote venues. Everything below is included.
Why Choose Sideways Data?
Quick, Easy Timing Entry
We make entering times for each run or stage quick and reliable.
Automated Timing
Queue cars and automatically populate times from your timing system. We support FarmTek, MicroGate, and more.
Registration + Timing
Do one, or both, with SidewaysData.
Validate Memberships
SCCA Membership IDs validated during registration.
Works Offline
No internet in the timing tent? No problem - install the desktop or mobile timing app. The times will be synched when you have wifi again.
For Middle-of-Nowhere
The live results page is kept slim for poor mobile connections.
On-Site Server
An optional on-site server can be run within the application for events that host their own local networks for timing.
Automatic Reminders
Automatically send event reminder emails and a follow-up email with results after an event is done.
Volunteer Registration
Setup volunteer positions, registration, file sharing, and send email/sms notifications. Automated sharing of contact info within volunteer groups.
Historical Storage
Timing page URLs are kept up indefinitely. We are also scraping event websites and storing historical results in our platform!
PAX & AutoX
PAX and autocross is supported. The PAX modifiers are auto updated as they are published each year.
Helmet QR Codes
Scan QR codes to quickly queue drivers and enable spectators to view driver profiles. Learn more
API
There is a public API for consuming event and result data.
Autocomplete Driver Info For On-Site Reg
Start typing a driver's name and hit enter - auto fill in their last used number, name, and vehicle info or select vehicles from their Garage.
File Sharing
Public file browser per-event. Automated emails for entrants/volunteers when files are added.
AI Assistant
Ask questions and take action in plain English. The built-in AI assistant can look up entries, payments, and run results, summarize timelines from the change log, and help manage your event without digging through screens.
Pricing
No subscription fees for organizers or competitors when you use online payments through Sideways Data. We collect a 1% transaction fee on each online registration. If you set up online registration as Cash Only and still want a supported timing system, you'll need a yearly (or custom duration) support contract.
Online Payment Fees
When you collect payments online, SidewaysData collects a 1% transaction fee. The payment processor has a 2.9% + $0.30 fee for most regions.
Fees Example
- Registration Cost: $100
- Competitor Pays: $100
- SidewaysData Gets: $1
- Stripe Gets: $3.20 (2.9% + $0.30)
- Organizer Gets: $95.80
Paid Support
Paid support is available, simply reach us at [click to show sales email].
