Ready… Set… Analysis!
On average 220 thousandths of a second is the time frame in which many drivers react when the lights of the start lights go out. In addition to mental reactivity, the driver must, in the case of the gearbox category, carry out a series of complex manual operations to ensure the best possible start, and the question is: how can data analysis help us?
CURATED BY ANDREA SACCUCCI
■ engine speed sensor
■ rear axle speed sensor
■ front wheel speed sensor (or GPS for calculating the overall kart speed)
Let’s take the start of a kart with a gearbox and analyze, through data provided by different sensors, how it is possible to understand and improve this initial phase of the race, sometimes decisive towards not losing precious ground or better yet towards passing one’s opponents.