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GHIT 0311: \\xa0Samir Abid Returns for a Second lap

Samir Abid hosts the Your Data Driven podcast returns for his second lap with us.\\xa0 We take advantage of his history in suspension systems and as a vehicle dynamics race engineer by asking the key question related to tracking data of \\u201cwhat should I keep track of\\u201d and how best to do this, especially if you are solo for the weekend as many of us are.\\xa0 We also go into how to collect the data and how to analyze the data and ways of saving time and money, while remaining focused and efficient.\\xa0

A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/Lap2WithSamir

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Highlights for this episode include:

1)\\xa0 We begin with a definition of what the \\u201cdata\\u201d is and how it can help you, especially as you progress and improve your driving skills.

2)\\xa0 Initially, we start with nonquantitative data that is free and available to anyone if they pay attention to that aspect of their car and driving.

3)\\xa0 Samir offers great insight in what you need to collect by first looking at the critical question that can bound your problem and simplify what can be a daunting subject \\u201cwhat problem are you trying to solve?\\u201d.\\xa0 This can not only simplify your data collection, but also save you a lot of time, effort, and money, that can be applied in other aspects of your driving and racing improvement program.

4)\\xa0 Samir offers a logical sequence of how to break a track up into the most useful number of sectors.\\xa0 This aspect alone can really simplify the analysis and capture the pertinent information that would allow you to improve.

5)\\xa0 How to use the data to be collected and then move to the why before assuming the best plan to improve.\\xa0 This will prevent a potential to ignore the core reason for the information that is being collected.

6)\\xa0 We begin to go over the patterns and basic information that is available from the shapes and slopes of the speed trace and what that can tell you, as well as some of the shapes that are typical for certain types of basic corners.

7)\\xa0 Things to look for:\\xa0 The slope of the speed trace when accelerating (and the consistency)(and the length of time for your shifts).\\xa0 The same would apply for the braking or deceleration aspects of the speed trace.\\xa0 Other aspects would include the minimum speed of the turn and whether that turn is a gradual change that forms a U or a sharp change in slopes that resembles a V.

8)\\xa0 A high level review of the G sum plot and the friction circle plot, that are often less intuitive than many would desire.

9)\\xa0 Samir shapes his views on the minimum viable data collection systems and what they encompass, including several technical aspects like sample rate and other aspects that influences their utility.\\xa0 We then look at several incremental steps up in equipment that are available commercially.\\xa0 Since Samir has experience in the highest levels of racing, he has a great grasp of virtually all commercially available systems and their strengths and limitations.

10)\\xa0 We also cover the minimum starting gauges that everyone should bring to the track.\\xa0 We start with a stopwatch and an accurate tire pressure gauge and progress into more advanced measurements and equipment.

11)\\xa0 As always happens, we get into the importance of the tires and how to adjust them to optimize grip and wear on track.

We will be doing a review of many (10+) of these systems that we have tested in an episode coming very soon.

A simple data collection hierarchy could be: \\xa0Lap Time, Sector Times, Speed Trace (speed vs distance), Lat g vs Long g, then reviewing the G Sum plot, etc.

To keep up with Samir\\u2019s latest information:

Handy Links:

The Your Data Driven newsletter:\\xa0 https://www.yourdatadriven.com \\u2013

Data analysis intro course:\\xa0 https://www.yourdatadriven.com/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-motorsports-data-analysis/

His Book:\\xa0 https://www.yourdatadriven.com/the-motorsports-playbook/

The Your Data Driven Podcast:\\xa0 https://www.yourdatadriven.com/your-data-driven-podcast

If you want coaching from Samir:\\xa0 \\xa0https://analysiscoach.com