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

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

Students must be studying the Foundation Degree In Motorsport Technology award

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

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.