Derby Dashboard vs GrandPrix Race Manager
GrandPrix Race Manager has run pinewood derbies and Awana Grand Prix races since 2002. Derby Dashboard is a newer, browser-based option with everything in one yearly plan. Here's how they differ.
Free for up to 20 racers. Runs in Chrome or Edge, and keeps going when the Wi-Fi doesn't.
Side by side
| Derby Dashboard | GrandPrix Race Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get it | A website; open it in Chrome or Edge and sign up | Desktop software for Windows and macOS, licensed with a serial number |
| Cost | Free up to 20 racers. $49 or $89 a year, everything included in the plan | Paid license; new versions offered as upgrades. See the vendor for prices |
| Phones and tablets | Parents' phone page included in Pack Plus | DerbyMobile add-on, Pro version only |
| Instant replay | Camera replay included in the paid plans | RaceReplay add-on |
| Electronic timers | Judge by eye today. USB timer support is coming soon | Works with many popular timers |
| Updates | Automatic; you always have the latest version | New yearly versions |
| Track record | New for the 2026–27 season | Sold since 2002 and used for thousands of races |
GrandPrix Race Manager details are from grandprix-software-central.com as of October 2026. Something out of date? Email support@derbydashboard.app and we'll fix it.
Which one fits your group?
Choose GrandPrix Race Manager if you already own a license and know it well, need an electronic timer today, or want its full set of add-ons like sound effects and racer driver's licenses.
Choose Derby Dashboard if you want nothing to install, one yearly price with phones and replay included, and a race any new volunteer can run.
Questions
Does Derby Dashboard work on a Mac?
Yes. It runs in Chrome or Edge on a Mac, a Windows laptop or a Chromebook.
Do I have to buy a new version every year?
No. Derby Dashboard updates itself. A paid plan covers a year of use, and the Free plan never expires.
Sign-ups are coming soon
We're getting Derby Dashboard ready for more packs and clubs. Want to hear when it opens?