What is equipment trending?
Last updated: January 30, 2026
Equipment trending is one of the most powerful features in 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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