Acquire and record qualitative and quantitative track data:
Driver's feedback, spotters, car and engine data logged information, time keepers (and sector times) and engineers report.
Weights, fuel, fuel consumption, tyres, tyre pressures, tyre temperature, track temperature and set-up changes.
Evaluation of performance:
Analysis of data collected to determine recommended actions to improve performance.
Performance reporting:
Presentation and explanation of decisions made due to review of data.

Module is assessed by 100% course work
50% Portfolio of data for the season with appropriate analysis of data and results
50% Reflective review of the results throughout the season

Students must be studying the Foundation Degree In Motorsport Technology award

Race vehicle, transport, garage, garage equipment. Data logging and interrogation equipment. Historical data. IT facilities.
These resources will be provided by the Work Based Learning Provider.

'Competition Car Data Logging: A Practical Handbook.' McBeath S (2002) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing
'Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems.' Tranter A (1995) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing

Core theoretical material will be delivered through a lecture programme, 12 hours (1:n)1
Team review meetings and group analysis of results 12 x 2 hour meetings (1:n)2