Lap timing on DASH5PRO

Lap timing is one of the most important parameters for every racer. This information can be displayed on the DASH5PRO to ensure that the most important information is presented in a clear and concise way, tailored to the user�s exact preference.

There are sixteen lap timing variables and you can show up to six of them at the end of each lap or sector.

Best sector time

This is the best sector time that has been achieved for the sector that was last completed. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Best lap time

This is the best lap time that has been achieved. This is updated each time that lap is completed (as the lap marker is passed).

Predictive current lap time 1

This is an estimate of the final lap time, and is calculated using the actual times from the sectors that have already been completed and assuming that all the remaining sectors are completed in the same time that it took you during your best lap. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Predictive current lap time 2

This is an estimate of the final lap time, and is calculated using the actual times from the sectors that have already been completed and assuming that all the remaining sectors are completed in the best times achieved for each individual sector. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Number of the current lap

This is the lap number that you are currently on, this starts at 0 and is incremented by 1 every time the lap marker is passed.

Number of the current sector

This is reset to 1 when the lap marker is passes and is incremented by 1 every time a track marker is passed.

Best sector delta

This is the difference between the time that has just been achieved for the sector and the previous best time for that sector. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Best lap delta

The best lap delta is the difference between the current lap time, and the lap time from the best lap at the same point. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Last Lap time

Last lap time is simply the time for the last lap to be completed. This is updated each time that lap is completed (as the lap marker is passed).

Last Sector time

Last sector time is the time taken to complete the last sector. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Current lap time

This is the time up to the last sector on the lap, also sometimes referred to as a “split time” for the lap. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Predictive lap time reference (Predictive lap time ref)

This is an estimate of the final lap time, and is calculated using the actual times from the sectors that have already been completed and assuming that all the remaining sectors are completed in the time that was entered into the configuration software as the sector reference time. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Reference sector delta (ref sector delta)

This is the difference between the time that has just been achieved for the sector and the previous best time for the time that was entered into the configuration software as the sector reference time. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

Reference lap delta (ref lap delta)

The best lap delta is the difference between the current lap time, and the times the that were entered into the configuration software for the sectors upto the same point. This is updated as each sector is completed (as each sector marker is passed).

If the DASH5PRO is used with a DL1 MK3, it is possible to get a live indication all the way around the track of how much faster the current lap is than a lap made up of all the fastest sectors, this can be done with two variables:

Time slip rate: A live update how much faster or slower the current speed is than at this point on the fastest sector.
Time slip value: A continuous update of how much faster or slower the lap is than a lap made up of fastest sectors.

Using the DASH5PRO Lap Timing Functions

To use the DASH5PRO lap timing functions the unit must be connected to a Race Technology DL1 Data Logger.
The Data Logger monitors when the vehicle has passed a track marker and sends the lap or sector timing information to the DASH5PRO which displays the data and stores best lap and sector times.
The lap timing functions only operate when the Data Logger is logging data. If the logger is just monitoring sensors and sending this information to the DASH5PRO no lap or sector times will be displayed.
The lap timing functions use GPS data from the Data Logger, so can only function correctly when the logger has a valid GPS lock.

Lap timing functions use GPS coordinates as track markers to define sectors and laps. These markers can be added in following ways:

Setting up a button on the DASH5PRO to add a marker
By using a dedicated button connected to the Data Logger
By adding them to data using the Race Technology Analysis Software and saving the resulting .LAP file to the memory card for transfer to the Data Logger.

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Lap timing on DASH5PRO

Using the DASH5PRO Lap Timing Functions