The end of last month I had to the experience to work with Ray Phillips- Data Analyst for his company P.D.A..
It was the BEST decision I made out of anything I've done with this season. I recently had installed Data in my Van Diemen RF85 to really critique, and essentially halt any habits I could form, or take after others. Having him to be able to walk me through what I was doing, how effective my changes in pedal modulation, Steering smoothness, and more importantly, the car Understeering/Oversteering events throughout a lap was invaluable. His ability to take the information from the car, break it down into terms drivers can relate (Mind you he has many years in racing himself), was a walk in the park for him. It really helped put everything in perspective.
Our class has just went to a spec radial tire, which for many of the veterans(5+ years), has been quite the adjustment. Having not really raced this season at all (1 seaon after racing school), and with Ray's help, I was able to shave seconds off and get back to the fastest time I did on Bias ply tires, IN ONE WEEKEND. Compare this to guys that have still not gotten back to their fastest pace across an entire season.
I still have more work to do and will be using Precision Driving Analytics as much as possible. There's just no better way to spend money after the Entry fee itself!!
I implore anyone with data, or even contemplating it, Ray @ Precision Driving Analytics is the down to earth, race driven, success minded help, you'd want at any event you do.
I could go on and on with how awesome the weekend was, but honestly, hire him and find out for yourself. You'll be thanking every part of your race weekend you did.
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Thankful to pass this on,
Shayne Frebert
1985 FF Van Diemen RF85