What is equipment trending?
Last updated: October 17, 2026
Equipment trending is a useful part of your Garage. It shows how your lap times change over the life of your engine or chassis, helping you make data-driven decisions about maintenance, rebuilds, and setup changes.
What Does It Track?
For each piece of equipment in your Garage, we plot:
- ✅ Lap times vs. engine hours: See performance degradation over time
- ✅ Best lap per session: Track peak performance at different stages of engine life
- ✅ Average lap times: Identify consistency trends
- ✅ Rebuild markers: Visual indicators when you've serviced equipment
Pro tip: Filter by track to see equipment performance at specific circuits. An engine that's losing power might show bigger drops at high-speed tracks vs. technical circuits.
Reading the Trends
Here's what different patterns tell you:
| Pattern | What It Means | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Gradual 0.1-0.3s decline over 10+ hours | Normal engine wear | Plan rebuild at interval |
| Sudden 0.5s+ drop in 1-2 sessions | Possible mechanical issue | Check compression, carb, exhaust |
| Post-rebuild jump of 0.3-0.5s faster | Fresh engine power gain | Normal, enjoy the speed! |
| Flat line (no change over time) | Reliable engine OR driver improving to compensate | Good sign, monitor for changes |
| Inconsistent spikes up and down | Track/weather differences OR setup changes | Filter by track, check conditions |
Real-World Use Cases
📊 Rebuild Timing
Instead of blindly following "rebuild every 15 hours", use trending to see when your engine actually starts losing performance. Some engines are still strong at 18 hours; others fade at 12.
🔧 Setup vs. Wear
If lap times drop suddenly, check if you made a setup change that session. The trending chart lets you correlate performance with chassis adjustments or tire changes.
💰 Cost Optimization
Running a race team? Track multiple engines and identify which units have the best longevity. Buy more of those, avoid the ones that fade early.
Data-driven decisions: We've seen teams extend engine life by 20% by using trending data to optimize rebuild intervals, saving thousands per season.
Comparing Before/After Changes
Equipment trending is perfect for A/B testing modifications:
- ☐ New exhaust vs. old exhaust (same engine hours)
- ☐ Different chassis with same engine
- ☐ Fresh vs. worn engine on same chassis
Note: Equipment trending works best with consistent track conditions. Use our weather data (visible on each session) to account for temperature/humidity differences.
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