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Roger Caddell’s Webinars on AiM World
Our USA data-driven instructor, Roger Caddell, periodically conducts informative webinars and lectures on the AiM ecosystem.
You can register by clicking here. Upon registration, you’ll receive two reminder emails: one 24 hours before the start, and another 1 hour prior.
All webinars are available at the AiM Sports YouTube channel.
2026 Roger’s Webinars
New AiM Sports Hardware
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman and Jacob Pierce. Click here to open the February 24th, 2026 video.
Presents an overview of the new 2026 AiM products debuted at the PRI Trade show, with guests Robbie Yeoman and Jacob Pierce. Covers MyGauge, MyChron6 and ACC3, data loggers, CANKey, the SmartyCam4 line, EPM08/32, steering wheels, keypads and sensors.
Daytona 24hr Performance Engineering
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the February 10th, 2026 video.
Discusses the experience of Ray Phillips as Performance Engineer for Risi Competizione at the IMSA Rolex 24 at Daytona. Covers the engineering roles used in endurance races, his preparation including the ROAR test session, and the tasks of a Performance Engineer.
GPS and Tractive Effort Math Channels
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the January 27th, 2026 video.
Presents the Race Studio 3 GPS-based math channel sets and a new set of Tractive Effort math channels. Explains the calculation of the tractive effort that accelerates the vehicle and its use to understand and compare engine power changes.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Database
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the January 13th, 2026 video.
Covers the Race Studio 3 Database, the opening page of the Analysis section, with host Roger Caddell. Describes all the features and options available from this page.
2025 Roger’s Webinars
Driver Performance Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the December 9th, 2025 video.
Presents data analysis focused on driver performance, with tips for handling the large amount of data from modern race vehicles. Covers GPS-only channels, lap times, theoretical and best rolling laps, plus shared math channels and two Race Studio 3 user profiles.
Downloads: Presentation; Math channels; Dec 09 2025 RS3 User Profile-STD-Webinar; Dec 09 2025 RS3 User Profile-ADV-Webinar.
Using AI Tools (Part 2) - Turning AiM Data into Action with AI
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the November 25th, 2025 video.
Continues the discussion of Artificial Intelligence applied to Race Studio 3 data analysis, with James Colborn using Google Gemini and NotebookLM on live data. Starts with a review of the core principles of AI analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; James Colborn GEMDocument.txt; Ai M CSV File Format Reference; Data and video files.
Vehicle Performance Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the November 11th, 2025 video.
Discusses vehicle performance data analysis with Matt Romanowski, based on a day racing karts. Covers his goals, his note-keeping process for tracking setup changes, and his analysis plan focused on clutch slip.
Downloads: Nov 11 2025 Vehicle Performance Ai M Webinar; Data files; Math channels; Setup Sheet 2025-10-2.
Segment Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the October 28th, 2025 video.
Shows how Ray Phillips analyzes a sim racing session in iRacing to find why some segments were faster. Walks through the Race Studio 3 tabs, math channels and process used to explain the time difference from lap to lap.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; Math channels; User profiles; Track maps.
Vehicle Health Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the October 14th, 2025 video.
Discusses vehicle health data analysis based on a support call from a user racing at the Daytona road course. Follows the support given over a race weekend and ends with a video call resolving a low oil pressure warning.
Downloads: Presentation; Ai M RS3 Sensor Calibration Instructions.
The New EPM08/32
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the September 30th, 2025 video.
Introduces the AiM EPM08/32 power distribution product with Robbie Yeoman, covering the history of AiM power distribution, differences between PDM and EPM, supported loggers, specifications, pinouts and Race Studio 3 configuration examples, ending with Live Measures.
Downloads: Presentation.
A Data Guy Goes Karting
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the September 9th, 2025 video.
Compares karting data analysis with auto racing analysis, with Matt Romanowski. Covers the hardware on his sports car and his kart, SmartyCam mounting, his analysis process, using the Delta function for clutch engagement rpm, and track elevation.
Downloads: Presentation; Sample Datafor Sept09 2025 Webinar; Sample Videofor Sept09 2025 Webinar.
Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance Data Analysis?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the August 26th, 2025 video.
Discusses how Artificial Intelligence can enhance analysis of Race Studio 3 data, with James Colborn. Covers core principles, use cases, choosing an AI tool, three steps for AI analysis, and a live example exporting RS3 data to Excel and prompting Copilot.
Downloads: Presentation.
CJ Greaves - Legendary Off-Road Racer
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with CJ Greaves. Click here to open the August 12th, 2025 video.
Discusses off-road racing with second-generation racer CJ Greaves, covering his background, the family business of building and maintaining off-road trucks and UTVs, sponsorship success, and mostly how his team uses AiM data to develop vehicles and drivers.
Downloads: Presentation.
ABS Braking with Confidence
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jeff Wasilko. Click here to open the July 29th, 2025 video.
Follows Jeff Wasilko’s decision to install a BMW MK60 ABS system on his Miata and how he developed ABS braking skill using Race Studio 3 data across three race weekends, comparing himself with competitors.
Downloads: Presentation.
Technology and the SCCA
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Eric Prill. Click here to open the July 8th, 2025 video.
Discusses the use of technology in the SCCA with its Vice President of Road Racing, covering some of the most important technology updates and the use of the Alternative Start/Finish line at the SCCA Runoffs.
Downloads: Ai M Sports Alt SF Line Info 25 SCCA Runoffs.
Race Studio 3 Math Channel News
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the June 24th, 2025 video.
Introduces new updates to the Race Studio 3 Math Channel function, presented live by Roger Caddell with co-host Emiliano Bina of the AiM-Sportline software team.
Downloads: Presentation.
Pikes Peak Return - Greater Power, Better Tires, & More Data!
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Tom Tang. Click here to open the June 10th, 2025 video.
Discusses Tom Tang’s preparation for his second Pikes Peak Hillclimb attempt, reviewing his 2024 result of 7th in class and 17th overall out of 60 cars, the car changes, sim runs and data analysis in Race Studio 3.
I Bought an AiM Device and Now What?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the May 27th, 2025 video.
Creates a road map for a new user who has purchased and installed an AiM device and wants to know what to do before first use. Topics include downloads and updates, managing tracks, basic configurations, gear position calculation and status variables.
Adam Andretti, A Life in Motorsports with Changing Technology
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Adam Andretti. Click here to open the May 13th, 2025 video.
Features Adam Andretti, a Trans Am Series driver who competes in both the TA and TA2 classes, on a life in motorsports with changing technology. Also covers his broadcast booth work and his charitable foundation for colorectal cancer screening.
Race Studio 3 User Profiles
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the April 29th, 2025 video.
Takes a deep dive into Race Studio 3 User Profiles with Roger Caddell, explaining what a user profile is, why to use profiles, and how to use them with live RS3 data and questions from attendees.
Downloads: Presentation.
The Very Interesting Racing Story of Christina Lam
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Christina Lam. Click here to open the April 8th, 2025 video.
Interviews Christina Lam, a driver, coach, engineer and car owner, about how she got involved in motorsports and how she has used data in each of her four roles.
MyChron 6 - Finally. Here.
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Cameron Buseth. Click here to open the March 25th, 2025 video.
Takes a deep dive into the new AiM MyChron 6, covering the box contents, setup with the Configuration Wizard, display, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings, track management, connecting to Race Studio 3, the new steering angle, downloading, memory recall and live Q&A.
Underused Race Studio 3 Functions
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the February 25th, 2025 video.
Discusses and demonstrates 18 underused Race Studio 3 functions with Roger Caddell and Matt Romanowski, from track map colorizing and hotkeys to user profiles, video export, the Database tab and predictive reference laps.
Innovative Kart Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Smith. Click here to open the February 11th, 2025 video.
Presents four innovative data analysis examples with guest David Smith of KartSpeed Solutions, discussed and demonstrated with host Roger Caddell.
Racer Fitness and Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Trey Shannon. Click here to open the January 28th, 2025 video.
Discusses racer fitness and biometrics with Trey Shannon, PitFit Program Director, including how fitness and biometric information can be collected and analyzed in AiM data files.
Downloads: Presentation.
New AiM Sports Hardware
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman and Bryc Talley. Click here to open the January 14th, 2025 video.
Reviews the recent PRI Show and the upcoming AiM Sports hardware with Robbie Yeoman and Bryc Talley. Covers MyChron6, XLog, ECULog, CANKey, EPM08 and EPM32, keypads and the Python ECU, followed by questions.
Downloads: Presentation.
2024 Roger’s Webinars
Emy Kissick - 2024 Mazda Spec MX-5 Shootout Winner
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emy Kissick. Click here to open the December 10th, 2024 video.
Interviews Emy Kissick, 2024 Mazda Spec MX-5 Shootout winner, about her motorsports background, starting in Mazda Spec Miata racing, the Shootout, and her use of racing data and video while learning, with attendee questions and future plans.
Race Studio 3 Updates
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the November 26th, 2024 video.
Introduces many updates to Race Studio 3 with Emiliano Bina, covering the Analysis interface, track maps and segmenting, the Channels Report, video export, reworked weather, profiles management, math channels and Windows 11 24H2.
Downloads: Presentation.
Segment Based Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the November 12th, 2024 video.
Discusses and demonstrates with live Race Studio 3 data many different ways to analyze AiM data using track segments, with Matt Romanowski of TrailBrake.com.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; Nov 12 2024 Segments RS3 User Profile; Nov 12 2024 Club Motorsports RS3 Segments Division File.
Temps and Pressures in Racing Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the October 29th, 2024 video.
Discusses how to select the best temperature and pressure sensors for data analysis, covering AiM sensors, the Custom Sensor function, sensor resolution, and nine real-world Race Studio 3 examples from road racing sports cars and drag racing.
Downloads: Presentation.
Accelerometers in Racing Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the October 8th, 2024 video.
Discusses whether to use GPS-based or sensor-based accelerometers for data analysis, comparing their strengths and weaknesses with six Race Studio 3 examples from Daytona, off road, drag racing, road race motorcycle, dirt oval kart and sprint karting.
Downloads: Presentation.
GPS vs. Wheel Speeds
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the September 24th, 2024 video.
Discusses whether to use GPS speed or wheel speeds for data analysis, comparing GPS, wheel and Pitot tube speeds with six Race Studio 3 examples from motorcycle, dirt oval kart, road race car and drag racing.
Downloads: Presentation.
Scatter Plots and Log Sheets
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the September 10th, 2024 video.
Discusses and displays how to use Race Studio 3 Scatter Plots and Log Sheets, presented by Matt Romanowski of TrailBrake.com with host Roger Caddell.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files.
Using Data to Optimize
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the August 27th, 2024 video.
Shows with MotoAmerica data engineer Chloé Lerin how AiM data from moto racing is used to optimize rider technique, gearing, electronics strategies, front and rear tire slip, clutch slip and gear shift strategy, including look up tables and a coasting math channel.
Downloads: Presentation; Aug 27 2024 RS3 Maths; Aug 27 2024 RS3 Maths from Ray; User profiles.
Detailed Cornering Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the August 13th, 2024 video.
Presents a deep dive into detailed corner analysis in Race Studio 3 with Ray Phillips, using new math channels for braking, throttle and coasting switches and anchors, and the corner entry, corner exit and track split reports.
Downloads: Presentation; Math channels; User profiles; Track maps.
RaceStudio3 Updates
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the July 30th, 2024 video.
Introduces many new updates to the Race Studio 3 software, presented by Emiliano Bina, covering user profiles, comments in analysis, channel reports, track segmenting, track map colorization and animation, search bar improvements and a live data demo.
Downloads: Presentation.
A Conversation on Conquering Pike’s Peak
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Tom Tang. Click here to open the July 9th, 2024 video.
Features rookie driver Tom Tang, who finished the 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 10 minutes 31.37 seconds. He discusses his final preparation, and three key areas are reviewed with onboard video and Race Studio 3 data.
AiM Sports Open Products - For Use with AiM and Non-AiM Systems
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Bryc Talley and Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the June 25th, 2024 video.
Introduces the AiM Sports Open Products with Chief Technology Officer Robbie Yeoman: the GPS09 C Pro and Open Pro GPS sensor, ACC and ACC2 Open, K8 Keypad Open and GT32 Open steering wheel, plus connecting them through CAN with Race Studio 3.
A Conversation on Mazda Series
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Joshua Smith, Mazda Motorsports Manager, and Justin Cornelison, Spec MX-5 Series Manager. Click here to open the June 11th, 2024 video.
Discusses how the Spec MX-5 series uses data analysis as the first step of technical compliance and class parity checks, with guests from Mazda Motorsports and the series, and shows a live Race Studio 3 analysis of a racer’s data file.
Downloads: User profiles; Math channels; Presentation.
A Conversation on 2024 Pikes Peak Racing
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Tom Tang. Click here to open the May 28th, 2024 video.
Features rookie driver Tom Tang preparing for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb: how he started in motorsports and data acquisition, over 350 simulator runs analyzed in Race Studio 3, and the changes that converted his BMW from an endurance car to a hill climb car.
1990 Daytona 500 Winner
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Derrike Cope. Click here to open the May 14th, 2024 video.
Talks with NASCAR driver Derrike Cope, 1990 Daytona 500 winner, about his career, how he came to use data acquisition during 1998 Brickyard 400 testing, how NASCAR teams use data live, and his current coaching work with AiM data and video.
AiM Sports / Racing Prodigy Data Webinar
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the May 5th, 2024 video.
Introduces Race Studio 3 data analysis to top performers of the Prodigy Racing League preparing for Prodigy Week at Atlanta Motorsports Park in May 2024, where they compete in Radical SR1 race cars. Roger Caddell presents.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; User profiles.
SW4: The Power of an AiM Dash at your Fingertips
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the April 30th, 2024 video.
James Colborn shares a year of experience with the AiM SW4 steering wheel on his Formula Ford, covering his system layout, custom screens, rotary switch page changes, and a live demonstration of configuring channels, buttons and rotary switches.
Downloads: Presentation.
Finding Speed with Data, Universal Goal for All Racers
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Smith. Click here to open the April 9th, 2024 video.
Discusses finding speed with data with David Smith of KartSpeed Solutions, a dirt oval kart specialist: how he started with MyChron, the data he uses such as tire temperatures, rear axle speeds and SmartyCam video, and goals like load cells and strain gauges.
Downloads: User profiles.
Introducing the K8 CAN-Bus Keypad
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the March 26th, 2024 video.
Introduces the AiM K8 CAN-Bus Keypad with Chief Technology Officer Robbie Yeoman, explaining what sets it apart, the models to come and the Open version for non-AiM systems, and demonstrating how to configure the AiM CAN and Open versions.
The Power of SIM Racing Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the March 12th, 2024 video.
Discusses bringing sim racing data into Race Studio 3 with Matt Romanowski of TrailBrake.com: why sim racing, rig options, getting sim data into the software, and a comparison of his data with that of an Esports driver at Watkins Glen.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files.
AiM Sports and Flagtronics
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Cameron Buseth. Click here to open the February 27th, 2024 video.
Discusses the Flagtronics electronic flagging system and how to integrate its information into AiM data loggers and SmartyCam 3 cameras, including the wired connection, Race Studio 3 configuration, alarms based on flag codes and testing the live data.
Downloads: Presentation; Feb2024 flagtronics can messages; Feb2024 ft200productmanual.
A Conversation with IMSA President
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with John Doonan. Click here to open the February 13th, 2024 video.
Conversation with IMSA President John Doonan about IMSA live timing and telemetry, his career, data and technology used for technical compliance and Balance of Performance, and his management of the NASCAR Garage 56 program at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Race Studio 3 User Profiles
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with AiM friends. Click here to open the January 30th, 2024 video.
Introduces Race Studio 3 User Profiles with Roger Caddell: what they are, why to use them and how to use them. Guest co-hosts from KartSpeed Solutions, Unicornium Engineering, Precision Driving Analytics and TrailBrake.com show how they use them.
2023 Roger’s Webinars
RaceStudio 3 Updates featuring Suspension Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the November 28th, 2023 video.
Introduces updates to Race Studio 3 with Emiliano Bina, including the new installer, MP4 cut and export of SmartyCam video, histogram and channel report options, track map colorization from Time Compare, and new Frequency and Suspension analysis functions.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files.
Analog CAN Converter (ACC), Compact Yet Powerful
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the October 31st, 2023 video.
Presents the Analog CAN Converter (ACC) with Chloé Lerin, a MotoAmerica data engineer, focusing on its use with a Solo 2 DL on a road racing motorcycle: installation, configuration, calibration and data analysis including a preview of Suspension Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; User profiles; Math channels; RS3 Steering Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Throttle Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Suspension Sensor Calibration Instructions.
Racing Prodigy - AiM Sports Data Webinar
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the October 21st, 2023 video.
Introduces Race Studio 3 data analysis to top performers of the Prodigy Racing League preparing for Prodigy Week at Atlanta Motorsports Park in October 2023, where they compete in Radical SR1 race cars. Roger Caddell presents.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; User profiles.
All Systems Go! Properly Preparing for a Big Event
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the September 26th, 2023 video.
Explains with Matt Romanowski how to prepare data systems for an event: updating Race Studio 3, configuring and calibrating the AiM dash or logger and its sensors, setting up dash display pages, and preparing SmartyCam video, plus how to get support.
Downloads: Presentation; RS3 Steering Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Throttle Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Suspension Sensor Calibration Instructions; Ai M Sports Alt SF Line Info 23 SCCA Runoffs; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card.
Simplify Your Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the August 29th, 2023 video.
Shows analysis techniques in Race Studio 3 that need no advanced knowledge, such as track map segments for filtering data, the Delta function for average channel values, GPS-based math channels, function tab management and the new Help documentation.
Downloads: User profiles.
How Data is Helpful in a Life of Motorsports
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Nick Tucker. Click here to open the July 25th, 2023 video.
Conversation with Nick Tucker, owner of Nitro Motorsports and Nitro Karts, about his racing career from karts to NASCAR and dirt sprint cars, and how his TransAm TA2 team uses AiM data and SmartyCam video.
Spec MX-5 Series Data Webinar - How Data Will Shape the Future of Spec Racing
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Joshua Smith and Justin Cornelison. Click here to open the July 12th, 2023 video.
Discusses the Spec MX-5 series and Mazda’s support, then shows how the series uses competitors’ data as the first level of technical compliance, with several data analysis methods applied to actual series data.
Downloads: SMX Data Webinar Q&A July2023; Presentation.
RaceStudio 3 Data Analysis - Introducing Data Reports
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the June 27th, 2023 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Data Report function with Emiliano Bina: track map segments, how to build a report and its settings, several report examples, and tips for exporting reports.
RaceStudio 3 Data Analysis - User Interface Top Tips
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the May 30th, 2023 video.
Presents 20 top tips for using Race Studio 3, selected from user questions and new functions, covering the preview window, options, channels, zooming tools, track map splits, SmartyCam video, user profiles, custom layouts, the Delta function and math channels.
SmartyCam 3 Information and Camera Lineup
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman and Bryc Talley. Click here to open the April 25th, 2023 video.
Introduces the SmartyCam 3 product line with Robbie Yeoman and Bryc Talley: history, what all models share and how they differ, the Global CMOS sensor, graphical overlays, video start and stop strategies, and the data the camera passes to Race Studio 3.
RaceStudio 3 Data Analysis - Math Channels, Lookup Tables and Log Sheets
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the March 28th, 2023 video.
Covers updates to Race Studio 3 Analysis math channels with Emiliano Bina, including new filtering and Units options, redesigned Lookup Tables with a graphical view and spreadsheet drag and drop, and Log Sheets now available to all users.
RaceStudio 3 Data Analysis - Corner Analysis by the Numbers
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Thijs Veenstra and Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the February 28th, 2023 video.
Discusses corner analysis in Race Studio 3 Analysis with Thijs Veenstra and Matt Romanowski, covering the parts of a corner, a layout giving brake, lateral G and apex data per track map segment, and a saved user profile demonstration.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels; Track maps; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card.
RaceStudio 3 Data Analysis - Braking and Corner Entry Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the January 31st, 2023 video.
Discusses braking and corner entry analysis in Race Studio 3 with Ray Phillips: brake pressure traces, a brake speed math channel, braking with downshifts, and corner weight load transfer using layouts and math channels.
Downloads: Presentation; User profiles; Math channels.
2022 Roger’s Webinars
AiM Cloud Data Sharing
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the November 29th, 2022 video.
Introduces AiM Cloud Data Sharing in Race Studio 3 with Emiliano Bina: integration with the user interface and database, a first upload of a data or SmartyCam video file, storage plans including the free account, and ways to automate sharing.
Downloads: Nov 29 2022 Ai M Cloud Webinar Presentation; RS3 Ai M Cloud Intro V1.
User Defined Reference Laps
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the October 25th, 2022 video.
Introduces User Defined Reference Laps in Race Studio 3: lap timing and predictive lap timing, creating, importing and exporting predictive reference laps, transmitting them to AiM devices, and a SmartyCam 3 video showing predictive lap results.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; User profiles; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis.
AiM Sports Hardware Layout and Expansion
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the September 27th, 2022 video.
Gives an overview of AiM Sports hardware with Matt Romanowski, discussing each product and the CAN expansion devices and how they work together, including Solo2, MXm, EVO4S, EVO5, MXL2, SW4, PDM and SmartyCam.
Downloads: Presentation; Ai M Hardware Expansion Compatibility Chart; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card.
I Have an AiM PDM, Now What?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the August 30th, 2022 video.
Discusses the AiM Sports PDM (Power Distribution Module) with Robbie Yeoman, starting with basic information and moving to keypads, status variables, trigger commands and a deeper look at power outputs with several worked examples.
Downloads: Configuration file.
Installing and Using a Data System
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the July 26th, 2022 video.
Follows Chloé Lerin, a MotoAmerica data engineer, through installing and using a data system: how she selected the logger, harness and sensors, how her plan changed during the build, and the data from her first track trip.
Downloads: Presentation.
Race Studio 3 User Profiles, Tips from Experienced / Power Users
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Eric Gunderson, Chloe Lerin, Jeff Wasilko and Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the June 21st, 2022 video.
Explains what Race Studio 3 Analysis User Profiles are and how to manage them, with four experienced users from karting, motorcycle racing, amateur sports car racing and data engineering sharing their profiles and why they built them.
Map Segments in Race Studio 3
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the June 14th, 2022 video.
Explains Map Segments in Race Studio 3 with Ray Phillips: how they differ from Tracks and from Race Studio 2 Analysis, their use in Split Reports, creating segment groups, and analyzing a Split Report from Watkins Glen sample data.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files.
Practical RS3 Math Channels
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina and Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the June 7th, 2022 video.
Discusses the Race Studio 3 Math Channel function with Emiliano Bina and Matt Romanowski, introducing some new functions and working through several practical examples.
Downloads: June072022 RS3 Practical Math Channel Webinar Presentation; RS3 Math Channel Syntax DRAFT; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card.
Optimizing Bike Gearing
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the May 31st, 2022 video.
Discusses analyzing road racing motorcycle data to optimize gearing with Chloé Lerin: rider inputs and consistency, how RPM changes with lean angle, which track features matter, shift points, and a live look at sample data in Race Studio 3.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles.
Introducing the SmartyCam 3 Sport
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Fabrizio Rizzi. Click here to open the May 24th, 2022 video.
Introduces the SmartyCam 3 Sport and the SC3 family with Fabrizio Rizzi of AiM Sportline: differences from the SCHD, HD video quality versus file size, the Wide Global Shutter CMOS sensor, new graphics, the MicroSD card door and overlay building in Race Studio 3.
Downloads: Presentation; Smarty Cam3 Sport 100 eng.
Race Studio 3 Test Database Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the May 17th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Test Database function, the starting point for the other RS3A functions, with Roger Caddell and Emiliano Bina covering the opening screen layout, importing data, collections and the Preview window.
Downloads: Presentation; RSA3 Test Database.
Race Studio 3 Histogram Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the May 10th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Histogram function and its default layout, then covers specific settings and common changes, with four worked Histogram plots and some basic analysis of each.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; User profiles; May 10 2022 RSA3 Histogram Documentation; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card.
Rapid SCHD Video/Data Review
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the May 3rd, 2022 video.
Explains how to use Race Studio 3 Analysis as the default SCHD video player and how data analysis can be added to the video review, including the automatic linking of video and data files.
Downloads: Data and video files; User profiles; Track maps.
Race Studio 3 Split Times Report Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the April 26th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Split Times Report function and its settings, shows how James Colborn customizes the Split Report table and track map segments, and applies the report to simulator data.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles.
Race Studio 3 Track Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the April 19th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Track function and its default layout, then covers settings, map and table colorizing, adding channels, and saving a modified version as a User Profile.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; User profiles; Apr 19 2022 RSA3 Track Function Documentation.
Race Studio 3 Scatter Plot Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the April 12th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Scatter Plot function and its default layout, then covers settings and the color scale, with three worked examples including a friction circle, RPM against gear, and tire pressure against lateral G.
Downloads: Presentation; Apr 12 2022 RSA3 Scatter Plot Documentation; Data and video files; User profiles; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis.
Race Studio 3 Channels Report Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the April 5th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Channels Report function and its default layout, then covers its settings and worked examples including vehicle health and Vmin corner speeds, ending with reports saved as User Profiles.
Downloads: Apr 05 2022 RSA3 Channel-Report Documentation; Apr 05 2022 Colborn RS3 User Profiles And Data; Apr 05 2022 ROGER-Vmin RS3 User Profile Webinar.
Race Studio 3 Time-Distance Function
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the March 29th, 2022 video.
Introduces the Race Studio 3 Analysis Time-Distance function and its default layout, then covers settings, the track map, zoom, the Delta function, dark and light options, and using different channels in panels.
Downloads: Presentation; User profiles; Mar 29 2022 RSA3 Time-Distance Documentation; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis.
Transitioning From RS2A to RS3A
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the March 22nd, 2022 video.
Gives tips on transitioning from Race Studio 2 Analysis to Race Studio 3 Analysis, including which RS2A data and math channels can be brought into RS3A, folder and file naming setup, and local or cloud storage.
Downloads: Presentation.
I Have Downloaded My Karting Data in RS3, Now What?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Eric Gunderson. Click here to open the March 16th, 2022 video.
Covers what to do after downloading karting data in Race Studio 3 Analysis, from the opening database screen to opening a session and the basic screen layout, with Roger Caddell and Eric Gunderson of Point Karting.
RS3 Math Channel Function, A New and More Powerful Tool
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the March 15th, 2022 video.
Discusses the Race Studio 3 Math Channel function, including how it differs from the Race Studio 2 version, how math channels are created and edited, formula syntax, and the concepts of Channel Function and Lookup Tables.
Downloads: Presentation.
RS3 Analysis Beta to RS3 Production - Moving Your Data & More
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the March 8th, 2022 video.
Discusses best practices for moving from Race Studio 3 Beta to Race Studio 3 Production, a process with no single-button solution, and suggests using the transition to reconsider the storage folder structure and cloud storage.
Downloads: Presentation; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card.
Personalizing Your RS3A Experience
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the March 1st, 2022 video.
Shows how to personalize Race Studio 3 Analysis starting from a new installation and downloaded data files, saving the settings in several User Profiles, and setting up a Channels Report and Track Map segments.
Downloads: Presentation.
Introduction to Karting Data by Point Karting
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Eric Gunderson. Click here to open the February 23rd, 2022 video.
Introduces karting data acquisition by asking what happened, where it happened and why, then opens a data file in Race Studio 2 Analysis and Race Studio 3 Analysis to read the Time Compare bar, speed traces, throttle position and lateral G.
Downloads: Presentation.
Race Studio 3 Update and Production Release
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the February 22nd, 2022 video.
Reviews the progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis software, including newly added features and bug fixes, and announces that the public beta has been pushed to production.
An AiM PDM Users Experience
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Todd Buras. Click here to open the February 15th, 2022 video.
Discusses Todd Buras’s experience with AiM PDM units, of which he has installed six, covering the PDM hardware, wiring harnesses and configuration best practices, with added tips from AiM technician Robbie Yeoman.
AiM CAN ECU Driver Builder Features Update
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the February 8th, 2022 video.
Discusses CAN topics around AiM devices, especially the AiM PDM and external CAN devices, with Robbie Yeoman working an example that configures a Blink Marine 12 button keypad for an AiM PDM, followed by attendee questions.
GPS Speed vs Wheel Speed from a Dirt Oval Kart View
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Smith. Click here to open the February 1st, 2022 video.
Shows how David Smith of KartSpeed Solutions compares GPS Speed with rear axle speed to judge kart handling on dirt ovals, and how he reads rear axle speed with Engine RPM to understand clutch performance.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files.
Racer of Motorcycles
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Nolan Lamkin. Click here to open the January 25th, 2022 video.
Discusses general road racing motorcycle data analysis and the AiM racing data that MotoAmerica Supersport 600cc rider Nolan Lamkin shares each year from his racing around North America, with Roger Caddell.
Downloads: Presentation.
Introduction to Data Analysis for Snowmobile Racing
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jesse Heise. Click here to open the January 18th, 2022 video.
Introduces data analysis for snowmobile racing, covering what data acquisition is and why and how to use it, followed by examples from a Snocross event in Race Studio 2 Analysis, presented by Roger Caddell and Jesse Heise.
Downloads: Presentation.
Race Studio 3 Analysis User Interface Updates
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the January 18th, 2022 video.
Discusses new and important Race Studio 3 Analysis User Interface updates, with Matt Romanowski demonstrating many of the RS3A functions he uses, including some recently added by the AiM software team.
Downloads: Presentation; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis.
Kyle Busch - Using Data as a Racer and as a Racing Dad
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Kyle Busch. Click here to open the January 11th, 2022 video.
Kyle Busch, NASCAR Champion, discusses with Roger Caddell how he used racing data acquisition in his career and how he now uses data as a racing dad to help develop his son Brexton, and describes a program supporting families struggling with fertility.
Racing Sim Data, How Best to Use It in Race Studio Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn, Ray Phillips, Thijs Veenstra and Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the January 4th, 2022 video.
A panel of AiM data and sim racing experts discusses sim racing data, the value they have found in the technology, and tips and tricks on using it in Race Studio Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Sample Datafor Jan04 2022 Webinar-Colborn; Sample Datafor Jan04 2022 Webinar-Phillips; Sample Datafor Jan04 2022 Webinar-Thijs.
2021 Roger’s Webinars
Formula Drift - Drifting Around and Using Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Kevin Wells. Click here to open the December 14th, 2021 video.
Kevin Wells, Formula Drift Competition Director, discusses the history of Formula Drift, how the series began using technology and data, how AiM Solo2 DL units serve the Technical Compliance crew, and how competitors use data.
Data/Video Coaching Program
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Bjorn Zetterlund and Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the December 7th, 2021 video.
Presents a Data and Video Coaching program designed by the Patroon Chapter BMW CCA data team to use current technology for the best coaching and highest safety, discussed by Bjorn Zetterlund, Matt Romanowski and Roger Caddell.
Downloads: Presentation.
Another Chat with Larry McReynolds
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Larry McReynolds. Click here to open the November 30th, 2021 video.
Larry McReynolds, Fox Sports NASCAR race analyst and former crew chief, discusses NASCAR SMT data and how teams and broadcasters use it, along with his thoughts on the new NASCAR Cup Next Gen race car.
Downloads: Presentation.
Configuring & Calibrating Race Studio 3 Sensors
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the November 16th, 2021 video.
Explains how to configure and calibrate Race Studio 3 sensors, with calibration of steering, throttle and suspension sensors on an MXP data logger and creation of a non-linear custom Fuel Level sensor.
Downloads: Presentation; RS3 Steering Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Throttle Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Suspension Sensor Calibration Instructions; FAQ RS3 Fuel level 101 eng.
Professional Driver Coaching
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ed Zabinski. Click here to open the November 9th, 2021 video.
Ed Zabinski, professional driving coach, discusses driver coaching with AiM data and video, including riding in the right seat, preparation before a track visit, learning styles, key data channels, and Ferrari 488 Challenge Series data.
Race Studio 3 Track Maps
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the November 2nd, 2021 video.
Explains Race Studio 3 Track Maps, including updating the Track Database, the time zone and daylight savings data stored with each track, track map selection issues, and Smart Synchronization of car position.
Downloads: Presentation.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Update #9
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the October 26th, 2021 video.
Reviews the progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis software, including newly added features and bug fixes, and previews upcoming feature enhancements.
Downloads: Presentation.
New Driver, Tough Track - Getting Up to Speed
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Free. Click here to open the October 19th, 2021 video.
David Free of DFree Trackside Service shows how data helps a driver new to a TransAm car get up to speed at Sebring, walking through five test sessions and qualifying, with the data analysis and the car changes made.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; Math channels; User profiles.
The Hardest Part Of Going Faster
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Peter Krause. Click here to open the October 12th, 2021 video.
Peter Krause discusses how AiM data and video help audit driving performance, covering car placement at the apex, the friction circle and GSum, progression to full throttle on corner exit, and five sections of braking.
Downloads: Presentation.
SW4 - AiM Steering Wheel
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the October 5th, 2021 video.
Introduces the AiM SW4 Steering Wheels, covering the models and sizes, how the buttons and rotary dials are wired and configured mostly over CAN, custom harness options, and configuring buttons, dials and displays in Race Studio 3.
Downloads: Presentation.
Beast - The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Engine
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jade Gurss. Click here to open the September 28th, 2021 video.
Jade Gurss, author and motorsports publicist, discusses his book Beast about the Ilmor-Penske engine, how he came to write it, his books on Al Unser Jr. and John Andretti, and his years as Dale Earnhardt Jr’s publicist.
Downloads: Presentation.
Back to Basics, What Are These Data Items?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the September 21st, 2021 video.
Goes back to the basics of data analysis, covering general terms and the main Race Studio 3 Analysis functions, several data analysis examples, and a live analysis of an oil pressure drop.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files; Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; Track card; Importing-RS3 User Profile.
Sprint Kart Data Analysis, Three Fast Tricks
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Eric Gunderson. Click here to open the September 14th, 2021 video.
Presents three fast sprint kart data analysis tricks, consistency, braking and line choice, and implementing math channels, with Eric Gunderson of Point Karting explaining how User Profiles help when time between sessions is short.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels.
Developing A Champion, The Electramotive Nissan GTP Story
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chris Willes. Click here to open the September 7th, 2021 video.
Chris Willes, mechanical engineer and author, discusses his book on the Electramotive Nissan GTP program, including his work at Electramotive, the data loggers the team built, and car development stories on tires and brakes.
Downloads: Presentation.
A Deeper Dive into Motorcycle Racing Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the August 31st, 2021 video.
Chloé Lerin of MotoAmerica discusses sensors used by professional motorcycle racing teams and introduces suspension analysis, touring the Race Studio 2 Analysis Suspension Analysis function and demonstrating it in live data.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels.
Digging For Speed With Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Smith. Click here to open the August 24th, 2021 video.
David Smith of KartSpeed Solutions shows how he analyzes Race Studio 2 Analysis data for dirt oval karts, using Measures Graphs, tire temperature math channels and Channel Reports to find trends and quantify changes.
Downloads: Presentation.
Indy, A Path To The 2017 Runoffs Pole
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with John Block. Click here to open the August 17th, 2021 video.
Discusses John Block’s work as race engineer and data analyst for a small team at the 2017 SCCA Runoffs at Indianapolis, including his preparation before the event and the workflow used to find speed in the car and the young driver.
Downloads: Presentation.
Chasing A Laptime in Your Own Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the August 10th, 2021 video.
Presents several ways to analyze your own data to find lap time improvement, using a customer’s data. Matt Romanowski introduces the user’s situation and the issues to focus on, and comments from live attendees about what they saw in the data helped steer the analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Track Card front; Track Card back; Importing-RS3 User Profile.
Validating Setup Changes Using SIM Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the August 3rd, 2021 video.
Shows how to validate setup changes using racing sim data from the Assetto Corsa Ferrari 488 GT3 at Laguna Seca. Ray Phillips analyzes a baseline and five sessions with setup changes in Race Studio 2 Analysis, and the same techniques apply to real car data.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels; Track maps.
Motorcycle Racing Data, V2
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the July 27th, 2021 video.
Discusses analysis of data from a motorcycle logger connected to the bike’s ECU, building on an earlier Solo2 webinar. Chloé Lerin reviews ECU channels such as wheel speeds, throttle position, traction and wheelie control, gear, RPM and lean angle in Race Studio 2 Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels.
How To Quickly Find Lap Time With Your AiM Sports Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Dion von Moltke. Click here to open the July 24th, 2021 video.
Shows how to go through data quickly by asking where, what and why something happened. The method compares the fast lap with an average lap, finds the biggest time gain or loss with the time compare bar, then zooms in on speed, throttle and brake.
Finding & Improving a Drivers Technique
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the July 13th, 2021 video.
Discusses finding and improving driving techniques using Race Studio 3 Analysis and SmartyCam video. James Colborn describes a day at the track with a driving coach and how comparing a session before and after the coaching showed what worked and why.
Downloads: Presentation.
Getting Data From Logger to Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the July 6th, 2021 video.
Answers the most common questions about getting AiM data from the data logger into Race Studio 2 Analysis. Near the end, Emiliano Bina explains the files created when data is downloaded and the minimum files needed to move data from one PC to another.
Downloads: Presentation.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Update #8
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the June 29th, 2021 video.
Reviews the progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis software in its eighth update webinar, covering newly added features, bug fixes and some discussion of upcoming feature enhancements, with Emiliano Bina of AiM Sportline as the software developer.
Downloads: Presentation; Data and video files.
Motorcycle Racing Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chloé Lerin. Click here to open the June 22nd, 2021 video.
Covers choosing the right data logger for a motorcycle rider, mounting tips, downloading data into Race Studio Analysis and setting up User Profiles, Math Channels and a Track Map. Chloé Lerin then demonstrates her analysis process, including lean angle, on laps from Road America.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels; Track maps.
Racing and Racing Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with PJ Jones. Click here to open the June 15th, 2021 video.
Discusses PJ Jones’s racing career and how he embraced data acquisition, including memories of driving the IMSA Toyota Eagle MK III, the first race car he drove with extensive data acquisition equipment, and his UTV and offroad shop, which installs AiM Sports data systems.
Professional Driver Coaching
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Sabre Cook. Click here to open the June 8th, 2021 video.
Discusses best practices of driver coaching using AiM Sports data and video with Sabre Cook, a driver, professional coach and engineer. Covers coaching philosophies backed by data analysis tips and tricks, with a focus on learning styles and the psychology of motorsports.
Learning From the Aim Sports Webinars
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Thijs Veenstra. Click here to open the June 1st, 2021 video.
Features Thijs Veenstra, an AiM Sports data user and mechanic from the Netherlands, who describes the skills he learned from the LearnFast webinar series and presents 10 of the User Profiles he created to make his data analysis more efficient.
Downloads: Data files; User profiles; Math channels; Track maps.
Faster Circles Using Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Smith. Click here to open the May 25th, 2021 video.
Explains how to analyze Race Studio data to go faster in oval track racing, especially on dirt surfaces. David Smith covers MyChron5 preparation and Oval Track Mode, then shows Roll Speed analysis and clutch optimization in Race Studio 2 Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation.
Professional Driver Coaching
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Drew Wikstrom. Click here to open the May 18th, 2021 video.
Discusses driver coaching best practices using AiM Sports data and video with Drew Wikstrom, driver and professional coach at Tachterion Driver Development. Covers coaching philosophies and data analysis tips, with some focus on club racers and HPDE participants, and endurance racing in some detail.
Better Braking and Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ian Berwick. Click here to open the May 11th, 2021 video.
Discusses better braking using AiM Sports data with Ian Berwick of PAGID Racing, who covers braking hardware such as pads, calipers and fluid. Braking data in Race Studio 2 Analysis is used to understand technique and hardware, and a brake bias math channel is discussed.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Professional Driver Coaching
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Marc Miller. Click here to open the May 4th, 2021 video.
Discusses best practices of driver coaching using AiM Sports data and video with Marc Miller, a professional driver and coach. Covers coaching philosophies backed by data analysis tips and tricks, with a bit of a focus on braking.
Professional Driver Coaching
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Thomas Merrill. Click here to open the April 27th, 2021 video.
Discusses best practices of driver coaching using AiM Sports data and video with Thomas Merrill, a professional driver and coach. Covers many coaching philosophies backed by actual data analysis tips and tricks.
MXx Color Display Management
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the April 20th, 2021 video.
Shows how to set up AiM Sports TFT color displays on MXx devices so the driver gets visual cues earlier and spends less time looking at the display. Robbie Yeoman opens a configuration, demonstrates the ideas, and creates solutions for questions raised live.
Downloads: Presentation; Configuration file.
Using Data to Confirm Aero Gains
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with AJ Hartman. Click here to open the April 13th, 2021 video.
Discusses aerodynamics and how to confirm aero gains in Race Studio data. AJ Hartman describes his experience with wind tunnels and CFD, reviews a couple of AiM Race Studio data files, and answers questions submitted by live attendees.
Downloads: Presentation.
Favorite User Profiles in RS3 Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the April 6th, 2021 video.
Discusses Profiles in Race Studio 3 Analysis and how the idea evolved from Race Studio 2 Analysis, covering importing, exporting, creating and saving Profiles. Matt Romanowski displays many different Profiles to encourage users to think about ways to optimize their use.
Downloads: Importing Profiles In RS3 Analysis; User profiles; Data and video files.
MyChron 5s, What’s New?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Cory Terrell. Click here to open the March 30th, 2021 video.
Introduces the MyChron 5s and its differences from the MyChron 5: internal makeover, higher GPS sampling rate, halved acquisition time, better GPS accuracy, faster processor and Wi-Fi download, plus new onboard menu items and a look at data in Race Studio 3 Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Wi-Fi Tips & Tricks
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jeff Wasilko and Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the March 23rd, 2021 video.
Discusses the AiM Sports Wi-Fi function with tips and tricks: tools for connecting to devices, why Wi-Fi is used, possible conflicts, Wi-Fi modes, hotspot versus routers, and virtualization with Macs, ending with current and future Wi-Fi hardware, firmware and software.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Status Variables, Trigger Commands and More!
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robinson Shay. Click here to open the March 16th, 2021 video.
Explains Status Variables, Trigger Commands, Alarms and Math Channels and how they are interrelated when configuring MXx 1.2 devices and AiM PDMs. Demonstrates them live in Race Studio 3 with an MXP connected and shows how to test settings with Live Measures.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
AiM Sports Hardware
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Fabrizio Rizzi. Click here to open the March 9th, 2021 video.
Discusses AiM Sports hardware with Fabrizio Rizzi, AiM Sportline Hardware Team Manager, covering the factory in Italy, the differences in the newer 1.2 family of devices, GPS09 sensors and pressure sensors, with questions from live attendees.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Practical AiM Sports CANbus Basics
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jeff Wasilko and Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the March 2nd, 2021 video.
Discusses the CANbus networks available to AiM Sports users and practical examples of connecting third-party CAN-enabled hardware, such as tire pressure monitoring systems from TrailBrake.com, RaceVoice, microPDM and keypads.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Sensor Installations - Tips, Tricks, and Examples!
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Free. Click here to open the February 23rd, 2021 video.
Discusses sensors with David Free of DFree Trackside Services, covering the many different sensors and giving tips, tricks and examples of how to select and mount them.
Downloads: Presentation.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Update #7
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the February 16th, 2021 video.
Reviews the progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis software in its seventh update webinar, covering newly added features, bug fixes and some discussion of upcoming feature enhancements, with Emiliano Bina of AiM Sportline as the software developer.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Presentation.
Data in Non-ECU Race Vehicles
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Peter Krause. Click here to open the February 9th, 2021 video.
Discusses ways to get data from race vehicles without an ECU, from basic GPS-only loggers to full data loggers. Covers sensor selection and mounting ideas, and closes with examples of non-ECU race cars with installed loggers and displays.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Adapting Your Learning Style
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the February 2nd, 2021 video.
Builds on an earlier webinar about learning styles and how people learn in different ways. James Colborn presents a discussion with Matt Romanowski about analyzing tire pressures and temperatures in Race Studio, using examples from the Race Studio 3 Analysis beta.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Data files; User profiles.
Better Braking with Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with John Block. Click here to open the January 26th, 2021 video.
Explains how to find better braking performance from both the car and the driver using AiM Sports data. John Block, owner of Auto-Ware.com and longtime racing engineer, presents a couple of math channels for this purpose.
Downloads: Presentation; Math channels.
Virtual Coaching with Racers360.com
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Dion von Moltke. Click here to open the January 19th, 2021 video.
Introduces virtual coaching and why a driver might consider it as a path to improvement, and discusses what makes data and video files good for virtual coaching. Dion von Moltke then gives examples of virtual coaching using actual data and video.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Data and video files.
Engineering The Driver
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Dr. David Ferguson and Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the January 12th, 2021 video.
Discusses driver physiology and how it can improve the racing experience, with Dr. David Ferguson of Spartan Motorsport Performance Lab and Matt Romanowski of TrailBrake.com.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Track Card front; Track Card back.
Accident Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Ray Phillips. Click here to open the January 5th, 2021 video.
Ray Phillips of PrecisionDrivingAnalytics.com explains how to analyze accident data, including SmartyCam video, with the Race Studio software, in the rare times this is needed. The same processes can help in many other cases. Race Studio 2 user profiles and math channels used in the webinar are available.
Downloads: User profiles; Math channels; Questions and answers.
2020 Roger’s Webinars
Race Studio 3 Analysis Update #6
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the December 17th, 2020 video.
Reviews the progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis software in its sixth update webinar, including the new Split Reports and Track Reports, Profiles, Session Preview, track segmenting, Track Database layout and searching, and Smart and Manual Collections.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Measuring Driver Fitness
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the December 15th, 2020 video.
Introduces how to include medical driver fitness information in AiM Sports data, with examples of analyzing it in Race Studio 3 Analysis. Matt Romanowski also presents several levels of hardware, including some general cost information.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Questions and answers; Track Card front; Track Card back.
Virtual Data Coaching
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Eric Gunderson and Davin Sturdivant. Click here to open the December 10th, 2020 video.
Introduces virtual coaching, covering how it compares with conventional driver coaching, how to be a better virtual coach and student, which files need to be shared and how, and how to use racing data, video or both.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Tire Temps/Pressures, Rubber Meets the Track!
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the December 8th, 2020 video.
Offers tips and tricks on tire temperature sensors and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). Matt Romanowski covers the hardware, how to connect it to an AiM device, and how to analyze the resulting data.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Matt Romanowski Watkins Glen2020 Webinar; Kart Tire Temps; Track Card front; Track Card back.
Stock Car Racing Data Then and Now
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Larry McReynolds. Click here to open the December 3rd, 2020 video.
Larry McReynolds, Fox Sports NASCAR race analyst and former crew chief, discusses his racing background and data acquisition in NASCAR, current data in stock cars, and how some of his drivers accepted and used these tools. Also covers differences in team culture, and racing simulation programs and how race teams use them.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Update #5
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the December 1st, 2020 video.
Reviews the progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis software in its fifth update webinar, covering new export formats, batch conversion, channel settings, Time/Distance plots, Storyboard, Track Map, Track Report, Video Player, Histograms and the new X/Y Plot function.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Quantifying Performance, Driver or Vehicle?
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jonathan Goring. Click here to open the November 24th, 2020 video.
Shows how to use Race Studio Analysis software to understand why you were faster or slower, focusing on whether it was the driver or the vehicle. Jonathan Goring breaks down two sessions of data in which a tire change occurred.
Downloads: Data files; Math channels; User profiles; Questions and answers.
Inside Racing Technology
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jeff Braun. Click here to open the November 19th, 2020 video.
Features a conversation with Jeff Braun, professional racing engineer and co-author of the 1995 book Inside Racing Technology, about his racing background and many years as a data engineer in motorsports. Also covers using data and video together, some of his data analysis techniques and philosophy, and how he uses data in his micro roast specialty coffee business.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Data Power
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Buddy Fey. Click here to open the November 17th, 2020 video.
Features a conversation with Buddy Fey, author of the original data book Data Power: Using Racecar Data Acquisition, about his racing background, his many years as a professional data engineer in motorsports and how he came to write the book in 1993. Also covers his 2021 motorsports plans, data analysis techniques and philosophy.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Making Sense of Squiggly Lines
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Chris Brown. Click here to open the November 12th, 2020 video.
Features a conversation with Chris Brown, author of the book Making Sense of Squiggly Lines, about his racing background, his 19 years as a professional data engineer in motorsports and how he came to write the book in 2011. Also covers his 2021 racing plans, data analysis techniques and philosophy.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Tips From A Pro Data Guy
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Joe Hullett. Click here to open the November 10th, 2020 video.
Discusses the racing background of Joe Hullett of Digital Competition Systems and the processes he follows as a professional in data acquisition, which any user of data acquisition tools can apply. Includes a few data analysis tips in Race Studio 2 Analysis and live questions.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
The Mental Game of Data
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Kenton Koch. Click here to open the November 5th, 2020 video.
Discusses the mental aspects of data and driving with Kenton Koch of Kenton Koch Racing. Kenton describes ways to consume data and video without being overwhelmed and gives tips on using data to go faster.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Jorge Segers. Click here to open the October 29th, 2020 video.
Features a conversation with Jorge Segers, author of Analysis Techniques for Racecar Data Acquisition, about his racing background, why he wrote the book, his data analysis philosophy, and a deep discussion of different metrics for understanding the available data.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Lap Replay & Dashboard Functions
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the October 27th, 2020 video.
Explains the Lap Replay and Dashboard functions in Race Studio 2 Analysis, which users rely on to see more visually what is happening in their data, and presents good practices and tips for using them best.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Data Sampling Rates, Removing the Mystery
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with John Block. Click here to open the October 22nd, 2020 video.
Explains sample rates with John Block of Auto-Ware, who gives examples of how to determine the best sample rate for sensor applications such as suspension, driver controls, temperatures, engine RPM, G forces and steering, and shows sampled data rates in Race Studio 3 Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
A Practical Guide to Race Car Data Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Bob Knox. Click here to open the October 20th, 2020 video.
Features a conversation with Bob Knox, author of A Practical Guide to Race Car Data Analysis, about his racing background, data analysis philosophy and use of data in different forms of motorsport, including tires, camber and the calculation of dynamic camber.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
AiM Sports PDM Update #2
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Fabrizio Rizzi. Click here to open the October 15th, 2020 video.
Reviews PDM (Power Distribution Module) basics with Fabrizio Rizzi, then covers the 6 inch and 10 inch remote displays, external cameras, and inputs such as the RIO module and Blink Marine keypads, with examples of configuring them in Race Studio 3.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Determining Your Data Analysis Learning Style
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with James Colborn. Click here to open the October 13th, 2020 video.
Explains what a learning style is and how to determine yours with James Colborn, and shows how to get the most out of data analysis sessions by using different Race Studio functions according to learning style.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Track Event Prep & Planning with Data and Video
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the October 8th, 2020 video.
Presents tips and tricks for using AiM Sports data and video to prepare and plan for an upcoming event, with Matt Romanowski of TrailBrake. Topics include track topography, corner radius, gear position maps, track speeds, and distances and percentages of specific channels.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Data files; Track Card front; Track Card back.
SmartyCam HD Tips & Tricks for Proper Video Overlay
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Peter Krause. Click here to open the October 6th, 2020 video.
Discusses tips and tricks for setting up the SmartyCam HD to get the best videos possible, with Peter Krause of Peter Krause & Associates, covering mounting, menu and icon placement, overlay configuration, SD cards, direct ECU connection and firmware update.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
A Racing Champions Data Experience
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Tommy Kendall. Click here to open the October 1st, 2020 video.
Features a conversation with Tommy Kendall, multiple champion and Motorsports Hall of Fame member, about his career, how he used racing data acquisition, and topics including safety, tracks, IROC, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and his rivalries as a four time TransAm champion.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Beta Update #4
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the September 29th, 2020 video.
Reports on progress of the Race Studio 3 Analysis Public Beta, with Emiliano Bina, covering bug fixes, new Plot Settings, Zoom Tools and Channel Settings, and, for most of the session, the Math Channel function.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Engine RPM Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the September 24th, 2020 video.
Explains the Engine RPM Analysis function in Race Studio 2 Analysis, including good practices on when and how to use it and small but important steps and tips for getting the best results from it.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Introducing The AiM Sports PDM
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Fabrizio Rizzi. Click here to open the September 22nd, 2020 video.
Introduces the AiM Sports PDM (Power Distribution Module) with Fabrizio Rizzi, AiM Sportline Hardware Team Manager, explaining what a PDM does and why it should be considered, then reviewing technical specifications and capabilities while answering live questions.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Remove All Gear Selection Doubt
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Samir Abid. Click here to open the September 17th, 2020 video.
Explains with Samir Abid of Your Data Driven how to use data to understand which gear to be in and where to shift, using an engineering-focused method and comparing ideal gear selection with actual gear selection in Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Using AiM Data for Vehicle Development
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Tom Long. Click here to open the September 15th, 2020 video.
Features Tom Long of Tom Long Racing describing how his team, including MazdaSpeed, used AiM Sports data acquisition tools to develop the current Mazda Global MX-5 Cup race cars, and later his process for coaching drivers using AiM data.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Matching Data Analysis to the Driver
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with David Free. Click here to open the September 10th, 2020 video.
Discusses how to use data across drivers of different skill levels with David Free of DFree Trackside Services, and how he schedules analysis sessions: a quick vehicle health check, a driver performance scan, and a deeper end-of-day review to plan the next day.
Downloads: Data files; User profiles; Questions and answers.
User Math Channels
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the September 8th, 2020 video.
Covers math channels suggested by viewers of the webinar series, with Emiliano Bina of the Aim-Sportline software team. Presents new techniques that make writing Race Studio 2 Analysis math channels easier, followed by further math channels that viewers suggested.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; Kenton Maths Sept08 Webinar; Andrew Maths Sept08 Webinar; User profiles; Questions and answers.
Suspension Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the September 3rd, 2020 video.
Explains the Suspension Analysis function in Race Studio 2 Analysis, focusing on different sensors and the importance of installing and configuring them correctly to obtain valid data, and covering math channels that help the function work correctly.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Data files; User profiles; Math channels.
Identifying Correct Driving Techniques
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Kenton Koch. Click here to open the September 1st, 2020 video.
Shows with Kenton Koch how to analyze Race Studio data to identify correct driving techniques, using examples of gear position, throttle position, brake pressure and car position on the GPS map, with coaching tips for improving driving.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Data files.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Beta Update #3
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the August 27th, 2020 video.
Reports on bug fixes and added functionality in the Race Studio 3 Analysis Public Beta, including the black background option, User Profiles stored and shared across the Cloud, improved Histograms, Track Maps and Track Reports, and background imagery options.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Tips and Tricks of Race Studio 2 Analysis Part 2
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the August 25th, 2020 video.
Presents tips and tricks in Race Studio 2 Analysis, including post-session sensor adjustment, channel tags and average not zero, determining track map segment locations, splits in the Channels Report, light and dark plotting colors, the snap function and GPS lap insert.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Digging Deeper Into Alarms
Webinar held by Chris Rallo. Click here to open the August 20th, 2020 video.
Presents innovative ways to use Alarms, Status Variables and Trigger Commands with AiM hardware, shown by Chris Rallo of Rallo Racing, to gather or display useful information.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Advanced Karting Analysis Techniques
Webinar held by Eric Gunderson. Click here to open the August 18th, 2020 video.
Shows how to get more information from MyChron data loggers, and from other AiM Sports data loggers in any form of motorsport, with Eric Gunderson of Point Karting, using User Profiles, a What, Where and Why method of analysis, and additional sensors.
Downloads: Data files; Math channels; User profiles; Questions and answers.
The Power Of ‘IF’ and Other Math Functions
Webinar held by Ray Phillips. Click here to open the August 13th, 2020 video.
Discusses Race Studio 2 Analysis math channel functions, especially the IF function, with Ray Phillips of Precision Driving Analytics, including the logic behind the syntax of the functions and several real world examples that show how they work.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Data files; Math channels; User profiles; Math Channels 101 eng; Math channels 2003 RSA manual.
Profiles and Math Channels Make You Faster
Webinar held by John Block. Click here to open the August 11th, 2020 video.
Explains how math channels and user profiles can be set up to improve data analysis, both in what can be done and how fast, with John Block of Auto-Ware, who gives examples of his setups and the process he follows.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
AiM Sports Hardware Integration
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman and Bryc Talley. Click here to open the August 6th, 2020 video.
Discusses the full AiM product line and the best way to select a system, along with the expansion capabilities of the different systems, with AiM Sports technicians Robbie Yeoman, Bryc Talley and Roger Caddell.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; aim racing guide 2020.
AiM CAN 101 Part 2
Webinar held by Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the August 4th, 2020 video.
Continues the explanation of CAN Bus technology with Robbie Yeoman, covering twisted pair, terminating resistors, broadcast CAN data versus PiD messages, and an example PiD request for Spark Advance set up in Race Studio 3.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Dirt Oval Data Analysis Tips
Webinar held by Tom Harris. Click here to open the July 30th, 2020 video.
Discusses the data analysis process in dirt oval racing with Tom Harris of MyChron-Tom. Starting with Vehicle Health using the Measures Graph and Channels Report functions, he then moves to Vehicle Performance and Driver Performance.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Data files; User profiles; Math channels.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Beta Update #2
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the July 28th, 2020 video.
Covers further functions and updates of the Race Studio 3 Analysis Public Beta, with tips for getting started, including the SmartSync process used to sync data and video.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Presentation.
End of Day Data Analysis
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 23rd, 2020 video.
Describes the end of day data analysis process of James Colborn, who reviews data after almost every session but also at the end of the day, bringing together what he learned, analyzing deeper, adjusting AiM hardware, sensor settings and shift lights, and keeping good notes.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; User profiles; Math channels; Questions and answers.
Initial Karting Data Review
Webinar held by Eric Gunderson. Click here to open the July 21st, 2020 video.
Describes the initial karting data review process of Eric Gunderson of Point Karting, using User Profiles and a What, Where and Why method, and the Time Compare function in Race Studio 2 Analysis to create two or three action plans.
Downloads: Data files; User profiles; Questions and answers.
Deeper 20 Minute Data Review
Webinar held by Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the July 16th, 2020 video.
Presents the process of Matt Romanowski for initial data review with User Profiles, determining What, Where and Why by reading the Speed trace in the Measures Graph, plus SmartyCam video review and a look at Race Studio 3 Analysis.
Downloads: Track card; Questions and answers; Data files; Math channels; User profiles.
10 Minutes to an Action Plan
Webinar held by Peter Krause. Click here to open the July 14th, 2020 video.
Presents with Peter Krause the three critical parts of initial data review, Identify, Validate and Target, by reading the Speed trace in the Measures Graph, adding channels, reviewing SmartyCam video, and viewing synced data and video in Race Studio 3 Analysis.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Race Studio 3 Analysis Public Beta Debut
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the July 9th, 2020 video.
Presents the debut of the Race Studio 3 Analysis Public Beta software with Emiliano Bina, covering the overall software and a few helpful tips for getting started with the beta.
Downloads: Registering-for-Ai M-Race Studio3; RS3 Analysis-populating-the-database; Questions and answers.
Calculating Gear Position
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Cameron Bennett. Click here to open the July 7th, 2020 video.
Discusses with Cameron Bennett how to calculate gear position from data, both on the AiM data logger during a session and in Race Studio 2 Analysis afterwards, plus other ways to look at RPM and Speed channels in X/Y plots and several math channels.
Downloads: Math channels; Questions and answers.
Data Analysis in 20 Minutes
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the July 2nd, 2020 video.
Shows how to do data analysis in Race Studio 2 efficiently, with Roger Caddell: preparing what to look at, setting up the software, and a live analysis using User Profiles, Math Channels, Measures Graph, Time Compare Bar, Channels Report and Split Report.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Data files; User profiles; Math channels.
Intro to ECU CAN Builder in RS3
Webinar held by Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the June 30th, 2020 video.
Introduces CAN Bus technology with Robbie Yeoman, AiM Sports Technician, with examples of how to transmit and receive CAN data in Race Studio 3, including the ECU CAN Builder.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Measuring Performance in Race Studio 2
Webinar held by Ray Phillips. Click here to open the June 25th, 2020 video.
Discusses deeper methods of measuring performance in Race Studio 2 Analysis with Ray Phillips of Precision Driving Analytics, including User Profiles, Math Channels, Track Reports, Channel Reports, Histograms and other functions.
Downloads: Data files; User profiles; Math channels; Questions and answers.
Using the RPM Channel for Optimum Performance
Webinar held by Jonathan Goring. Click here to open the June 23rd, 2020 video.
Discusses deeper uses of the RPM channel in Race Studio 2 Analysis, presented by Jonathan Goring of Jonathan Goring Motorsports. He shares data analysis tips and tricks drawn from his work as a driving coach and instructor.
Downloads: Data files; Questions and answers.
Tips & Tricks in Race Studio 2 Analysis
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the June 18th, 2020 video.
Matt Romanowski and Roger Caddell discuss many different tips and tricks in the Race Studio 2 Analysis software. The live webinar is presented by Matt Romanowski, with Roger Caddell as co-presenter.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Data files; User profiles; RS2 A Keyboard Shortcuts.
Analyzing a Lap of Kart Data
Webinar held by Eric Gunderson. Click here to open the June 16th, 2020 video.
Demonstrates how to analyze a lap of karting data, using both shifter kart data and L206 Briggs kart data, presented by Eric Gunderson of Point Karting. Offers tips and tricks for analyzing any data in Race Studio Analysis.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Data files.
Going Further With Track Maps
Webinar held by Ray Phillips. Click here to open the June 11th, 2020 video.
Discusses deeper uses of track maps in Race Studio 2 Analysis, presented by Ray Phillips of Precision Driving Analytics. Includes a detailed discussion of the Track Report function and several examples of how to set up and use track reports.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Data files; User profiles; Track maps; Math channels.
Understanding Race Studio 3 Configurations
Webinar held by Robinson Shay. Click here to open the June 9th, 2020 video.
Explains the configuration options in Race Studio 3, presented by Robinson Shay, an AiM Sports Technician. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the AiM Sports Race Studio configuration options.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Creating a New Track Map
Webinar held by Roger Caddell. Click here to open the June 4th, 2020 video.
Discusses the Track Map function in Race Studio 2 Analysis, presented by Roger Caddell. Gives tips and tricks on how to create segmented track maps and then use them in Race Studio Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Motorcycle Data
Webinar held by Mark Junge. Click here to open the June 2nd, 2020 video.
Mark Junge discusses how data analysis differs when working with road race motorcycle data. He offers tips and tricks on how to gather the data and then analyze it in Race Studio Analysis.
Downloads: Questions and answers; June 2020 Ai M Webinar Junge Bike Data Files; June2020 Ai M Webinar Junge Motorcycle Data Google Earth Files.
Motorsport Simulation and AiM
Webinar held by James Colborn and Emiliano Bina. Click here to open the May 28th, 2020 video.
James Colborn and Emiliano Bina discuss a new feature for AiM Sports, Motorsport Simulation with AiM hardware and software on a racing sim. They give tips and tricks on gathering and analyzing data from iRacing, Assetto Corsa and rFactor 2 in Race Studio Analysis.
Downloads: Presentation; Data files; Questions and answers.
Custom Sensors with Race Studio 3
Webinar held by Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the May 26th, 2020 video.
Explains custom sensors in Race Studio 3, presented by Matt Romanowski. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of AiM Sports Race Studio configurations and calibrations.
Downloads: Presentation; RS3 Steering Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Throttle Sensor Calibration Instructions; RS3 Suspension Sensor Calibration Instructions; Questions and answers.
Self Coaching/Instructing with AiM Sports Data
Webinar held by Peter Krause. Click here to open the May 21st, 2020 video.
Peter Krause discusses self coaching and instructing with AiM Sports data in Race Studio 2 Analysis. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of AiM Sports Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Finding Trends with ONLY GPS Data
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 19th, 2020 video.
James Colborn discusses finding trends in your driving using only GPS data in Race Studio 2 Analysis. He gives tips and tricks for getting the most out of the data, using math channels he provided.
Downloads: Presentation; Math channels; User profiles; Questions and answers.
Configuring Alarms in Race Studio 3
Webinar held by Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the May 14th, 2020 video.
Explains how to configure alarms in the Race Studio 3 software, presented by Matt Romanowski. He gives tips and tricks on getting the most out of AiM Sports hardware relating to shift lights and alarms.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers; Configuration file.
What Does GOOD Data Look Like?
Webinar held by Peter Krause. Click here to open the May 12th, 2020 video.
Peter Krause discusses what good data looks like in Race Studio 2 Analysis. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of AiM Sports Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Presentation; Questions and answers.
Track Maps in the AiM Sports Universe
Webinar held by Roger Caddell with Robbie Yeoman. Click here to open the May 7th, 2020 video.
Robbie Yeoman and Roger Caddell of AiM Sports discuss track maps in the AiM Sports universe. They explain how track maps are used from start to finish and how to get the most out of AiM Sports hardware and Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Questions and answers; Presentation.
Finding Trends in YOUR Driving
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 5th, 2020 video.
James Colborn discusses finding trends in your own driving in Race Studio 2 Analysis. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of AiM Sports Race Studio Analysis data, using data he supplied.
Downloads: Data files; Questions and answers; User profiles; Presentation.
Braking Analysis with GPS Based Data
Webinar held by Jeremy Lucas. Click here to open the April 30th, 2020 video.
Jeremy Lucas discusses braking analysis with GPS data in Race Studio 2 Analysis. He uses math channels and touches on friction circles and the Delta function, with tips and tricks for getting the most out of Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Data files; Questions and answers; User profiles; Presentation.
Friction Circle and Other X/Y Plots
Webinar held by Matt Romanowski. Click here to open the April 28th, 2020 video.
Matt Romanowski discusses the X/Y Plot function in Race Studio 2 Analysis, focusing first on the friction circle and then showing a couple of other X/Y plot examples, along with tips and tricks for getting the most out of Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Data files; Questions and answers; User profiles.
Calculated Corner Radius Math Channel
Webinar held by Jeremy Lucas. Click here to open the April 23rd, 2020 video.
Jeremy Lucas discusses the corner radius information, calculated with a math channel, in Race Studio 2 Analysis. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of AiM Sports Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Data files; Questions and answers.
Understanding Track Slope During Data Analysis
Webinar held by James Clay. Click here to open the April 21st, 2020 video.
James Clay discusses track slope, the GPS Slope channel, in Race Studio 2 Analysis during data analysis. He gives tips and tricks on how to get the most out of AiM Sports Race Studio Analysis data.
Downloads: Data files; Questions and answers.
SmartyCam Best Practices
Webinar held by Peter Krause. Click here to open the April 16th, 2020 video.
Discusses SmartyCam best practices, presented by Peter Krause, with tips and tricks for getting the most out of the SmartyCam. Includes a quick sneak preview of the upcoming Race Studio 3 Analysis software.
Downloads: Questions and answers.
Race Studio 2 Analysis Time Compare Bar
Webinar held by James Clay. Click here to open the April 14th, 2020 video.
Explains the Race Studio 2 Analysis Time Compare Bar and how it works. Includes several tips and tricks with the help of James Clay of BimmerWorld, whose data is used in the webinar.
Downloads: Data files.
Race Studio 2 Analysis Split Report
Webinar held by AiM Sports. Click here to open the April 9th, 2020 video.
Covers the Split Report function in Race Studio 2 Analysis with several tips and tricks, and briefly discusses track maps. Walks through 14 settings and concepts for setting up and using the Split Report.
Race Studio 2 Analysis Channels Report
Webinar held by AiM Sports. Click here to open the April 7th, 2020 video.
Covers the Channels Report function in Race Studio 2 Analysis with several tips and tricks, and briefly discusses user profiles. Walks through 14 settings and concepts for setting up and using the Channels Report.
Race Studio 2 Analysis User Interface
Webinar held by AiM Sports. Click here to open the April 2nd, 2020 video.
Covers tips and tricks for the Race Studio 2 Analysis user interface, with a brief introduction to user profiles. Discusses 12 settings and concepts that help set up and use the software.
Downloads: Data files.
Race Studio 3 Data Download Options
Webinar held by AiM Sports. Click here to open the March 31st, 2020 video.
Discusses the data download options in Race Studio 3 and the suggested settings that make downloading data from an AiM data logger easier and more efficient.
2015 Roger’s Webinars
MAZDASPEED Webinar Sept 2015 - Behind the Zoom with AiM Sports at Daytona
Webinar held by Andrew Carbonell and Roger Caddell. Click here to open the September 1st, 2015 video.
MAZDASPEED hosted AiM Sports LearnFast webinar of about an hour, Behind the Zoom with AiM Sports at Daytona International Speedway, on data and driving tips for the Daytona road course. Hosted by factory Mazda driver Andrew Carbonell and AiM Sports National Training Manager Roger Caddell.
2014 Roger’s Webinars
MAZDASPEED Webinar Nov 2014 - Practical Approach to Leveraging Data
Webinar held by Randy Pobst and Roger Caddell. Click here to open the November 12th, 2014 video.
MAZDASPEED hosted AiM Sports LearnFast data webinar titled A Practical Approach to Leveraging Data, hosted by Randy Pobst and Roger Caddell on November 12, 2014.
MazdaRacers Webinar Jan 2014 - A Racers Data Acquisition Triangle
Webinar held by AiM Sports. Click here to open the January 2014 video.
MazdaRacers webinar, A Racers Data Acquisition Triangle, that goes beyond the basics of data acquisition. It looks at ways to dig deeper into the data and get more out of a data acquisition system.
2011 Roger’s Webinars
Webinar - Practical Data Acquisition
Webinar held by AiM Sports. Click here to open the November 14th, 2011 video.
Live AiM Sports LearnFast webinar on practical data acquisition, taped on November 14, 2011 for the members of the MazdaRacers forum.
James Colborn’s Webinars on AiM Software
As James says about himself: “James Colborn, a race mad Englishman who loves a bit of data analysis!”
2026 James’ Webinars
Learning to use the RS3 App from AiM
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 31st, 2026 video.
Presents the new Race Studio 3 App for Android and iOS. Covers how the app works, from downloading data via WiFi and accessing an AiM device to basic analysis, and compares it with established third party apps, using LapSnap as the example.
Smarter Lap Analysis using AI
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the April 6th, 2026 video.
Shows how to use Google Gemini, with a custom Gem and a Race Studio 3 Analysis export in the Race Studio 2 CSV format, to get a structured first pass on session, driver or car questions. Covers downloading the data, building the Gem and using it.
Resources: AIM Session Analyser Gem; Gem instructions document; AiM RS2A CSV information.
Finding lap time two ways
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 12th, 2026 video.
Explains the ‘Data Trifecta’, a simplified method of analyzing race data with Time Distance, Track Maps and Split Times Reports. Uses examples from Silverstone and Portland to compare laps for braking and cornering and to find inconsistent driving lines over a full session.
Downloads: Data Trinity RS3A profile.
Is this the best view for data analysis?
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 8th, 2026 video.
Shows how to configure Race Studio 3 Analysis for performance analysis with the ‘Data Trifecta’ workflow of Measures Graph, Track Map and Split Times Report, to compare laps and see where time is lost. The setup is similar in other data analysis software.
Downloads: Data Trinity RS3A profile.
2024 James’ Webinars
Viewer Requests - Ep.1 - Histogram & Math Channels
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the April 7th, 2024 video.
First episode of a series that answers viewer questions with a tutorial or demo. Shows how to use the Histogram feature, and then a more advanced Math Channel, to find how long the engine has spent in a specific RPM range.
Review of the SW4 Formula Wheel from AiM
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 13th, 2024 video.
Reviews the AiM SW4 Formula Steering Wheel 4, which replaced the Formula Wheel 3. Covers what the host likes and dislikes, the learning curve, tips and tricks, and whether the wheel suits older cars with no ECU stream or very basic information.
2023 James’ Webinars
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Export & Import Data Files
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the December 16th, 2023 video.
Shows how to export and import a session file, a user profile and a track split in Race Studio 3 Analysis, to share data with other racers. A folder with the data files used in the video is available for download.
Downloads: Folder with the data files used in the video.
Can you compare SIM data with real life data?
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the September 17th, 2023 video.
Compares real life data with iRacing simulator data from the same car, driver and track in Race Studio 3 Analysis. Looks at whether the comparison is usable to find driving improvements, with the Track Map, Split Times Reports and brake and throttle sensor analysis, and ends with words of caution.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 15 - Data Reports
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 14th, 2023 video.
Tutorial 15 of the Race Studio Analysis 3 series, on the new Data Reports feature that compares sessions, splits and more. Walks through the existing reports, changing track splits and the reported data, and creating your own Data Report.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 14 - Set Your Own Reference Lap
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 26th, 2023 video.
Tutorial 14 of the series, on setting your own reference lap, a feature of Race Studio 3 and Race Studio 3 Analysis. Explains what a reference lap is, how to update firmware and software for it, how to create one and how to upload it to a compatible device.
AiM & iRacing Data - Importing Data in Race Studio Analysis 3
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 19th, 2023 video.
Two minute refresh showing how to import iRacing and other sim data into Race Studio Analysis 3. The new software release removes the complicated file conversion that previous versions needed.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 13 - AiM Cloud
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 3rd, 2023 video.
Tutorial 13 of the series, on the AiM Cloud service. Shows how to upload, download, manage and share session files, the cloud settings and the choice of storage plan, and describes the host’s personal use of the plan.
2022 James’ Webinars
How does synching video and data help your analysis?
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the October 2nd, 2022 video.
vLog 7, on how synchronized video and data help analysis in Race Studio 3 Analysis. Looks at how data is analyzed today and at two scenarios: clearing up mystery elements seen in the data, and analyzing the driving line on video.
20 Minute Tutorial - Setting Up A SmartyCam 3 Sport
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the September 5th, 2022 video.
Step by step guide to setting up an AiM SmartyCam 3 Sport, for new users and for upgrades from a previous version. Covers preparing the microSD card, firmware, tracks, the SmartyCam stream and the overlay, then installing them on the camera and the final camera settings such as exposure.
SmartyCam 3 Sport: Best Motorsports Camera from AiM?
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 31st, 2022 video.
Reviews the AiM SmartyCam 3 Sport motorsports camera. Covers size and build, a side by side video comparison, the overlays and predictive lap timer, build quality, what the host did not like, and whether to buy, upgrade or wait.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 12 - Video & Data Together in RSA3
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 15th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 12 of the series, on combining data files and SmartyCam video files in Race Studio Analysis 3. Covers importing and conditioning the video files, the recommended import method, what to do when data and video do not sync, lap comparison, custom profiles and how much data a SmartyCam file stores.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 11 - Customizing Your RS3A Profiles
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 2nd, 2022 video.
Tutorial 11 of the series, on customizing Race Studio 3 Analysis profiles with different layouts. Builds a profile with only GPS data, so it applies to all AiM users. The profile file is available for download.
Downloads: GPS driver analysis profile.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 10 - Built In Math Channels
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 5th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 10 of the series, the first on Math Channels, using the built in channels of Race Studio Analysis 3. They are mainly based on GPS data, so they apply to every AiM device, from the Solo 2 to the more advanced loggers and dashes.
New updates to the LapSnap App (June 2022)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 5th, 2022 video.
Short video on the June 2022 update of the LapSnap app, which allows more channel analysis. GPS device users such as the Solo 2 can analyze longitudinal and lateral G, extra inputs can be added, and the screen shows indicators of performance for each channel.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 9 - X/Y Scatter Plot
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 16th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 9 of the series, on the X/Y Plot (scatter plot) feature, used to compare two channels. The example looks at the relationship between oil pressure and lateral g force.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 8 - Channels Report Feature
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 7th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 8 of the series, on the Channels Report, which shows the maximum, minimum, average and other values of each channel by lap or by lap segment. The example uses the report to check vehicle health.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 7 - Split Times Report
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the April 18th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 7 of the series, on the Split Times Report, used to understand the theoretical best lap and the consistency of each segment. Recommends creating your own track map with segments first, as shown in Tutorial 5.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 6 - Track Report Feature
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the April 11th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 6 of the series, on the Track Report, which overlays the driven laps on a mapping software such as Google Maps and allows segment analysis with the side items. Recommends watching Tutorial 5, on segmenting track maps, first.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 5 - Track Maps
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the April 4th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 5 of the series, on track maps. The new software creates a track map with segments automatically; the video goes one step further with custom segmentation and naming.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 4 - User Profiles
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 30th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 4 of the series, on user profiles, which save the customization of the software for later use. Stresses the importance of saving your work in Race Studio Analysis 3.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 3 - Time Distance
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 30th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 3 of the series, on the time distance tab, likely the most used part of the analysis software. Explores the similarities with Race Studio 2 Analysis and the upgraded features.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 2 - Test Database
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 30th, 2022 video.
Tutorial 2 of the series, on the test database, the improved library of data sessions and files where racing files are managed and sorted.
Race Studio Analysis 3 - Tutorial 1 - Getting Started
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 30th, 2022 video.
First tutorial of a multi-part series on Race Studio Analysis 3. Shows how to get started, access your data and import your sessions for analysis.
vLog - Episode 6 - Workflows for Data Analysis
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 17th, 2022 video.
vLog 6, on workflows for data analysis: why you download data from your device and what you do with it. Covers types of workflow, workflows demonstrated in Race Studio Analysis and workflows for GPS only devices.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Cleaning Up Data Traces
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 16th, 2022 video.
Quick tip on filtering data traces to get a smoother, more usable trace, for example when an older engine signal shows spikes or dips. Demonstrated in Race Studio 3 Analysis (beta), with a Race Studio 2 Analysis example.
2021 James’ Webinars
20 Min Tutorial - LapSnap App (iOS & Android)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the November 25th, 2021 video.
20 minute tutorial on LapSnap, a third party app that downloads and analyzes AiM data from WiFi enabled AiM devices such as the Solo 2, DL, MyChron 5S, MX series or EVO5. Covers pros and cons, downloading and cleaning the data file, the analysis page, lap analysis, the Time/Distance graph and lap replay.
20 Min Tutorial - AiM SmartyCam HD
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the October 11th, 2021 video.
20 minute tutorial on configuring an AiM SmartyCam HD with Race Studio 3, for the HD 2.1 and the HD GP 2.1 and 2.2. Covers data sources, the SmartyCam stream, overlays and the Live View feature, viewing videos in RS3, and configuring a SmartyCam without a dash or logger.
Change how long the ‘auto off’ setting is on your AiM Solo 2
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 5th, 2021 video.
Short video on how to change the time the Solo 2 waits before turning off, so that it does not shut down while you wait in pre-grid or the assembly area.
Change how your AiM Solo 2 predicts your lap time
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 27th, 2021 video.
Short video on how to make the predictive lap time (or predictive +/-) of the Solo 2 use all the sessions of a single day. Useful for drivers chasing a lap time target or improving through the day.
How to change the LED bar sensitivity (or values) on your AiM Solo 2
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 23rd, 2021 video.
Short video on changing the sensitivity of the Solo 2 LED bar to 0.05 s or 0.10 s per LED, for a more accurate lap time delta.
How to make a custom page on your AiM Solo 2
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 22nd, 2021 video.
Short video on making a custom page on the Solo 2 screen. The example uses two channels to show both the +/- best and the best lap time.
Change your AiM Solo 2 from predictive lap time to +/- best
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 21st, 2021 video.
Short video on setting up the Solo 2 screen to show the +/- best instead of the predictive lap time.
How to use your AiM Solo 2 as a speedometer!
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 20th, 2021 video.
Short video on configuring the Solo 2 to show speed in MPH or KMPH as a custom page, for cars without a speedometer or tachometer.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Status Variables
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 16th, 2021 video.
Explains the Status Variables of the Race Studio 3 configuration, how they differ from alarms and how to set them up, with a practical oil pressure management example. Also shows a Status Variable used as a dash alarm.
20 Min Tutorial - Tyre (Tire) Pressure Monitoring Systems
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 26th, 2021 video.
20 minute tutorial on setting up a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with an AiM data logger or dash and analyzing its data in Race Studio 3 Analysis. Covers the TPMS CAN protocol, data channels, the dash, Channels Report and X/Y Scatter Plot analysis, time to optimal pressure and dash alarms.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Configuring Brake Bias
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 6th, 2021 video.
Shows how to set up a brake bias math channel, with a threshold, from separate front and rear brake channels, for use on the dash and in data analysis. Includes an in-car example of the dash configuration.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Quick Tip - Stop Recording 1 Lap Sessions
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the April 11th, 2021 video.
Quick tip on configuring the parameters in Race Studio 3 so that an AiM device, from a Solo 2 DL to an MX series dash or an EVO logger, does not record one lap sessions that fill its memory. Focuses on the Parameters tab and the Start Data Recording setting.
20 Min Tutorial - AiM Solo 2 DL & SmartyCam HD System Setup
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 14th, 2021 video.
Runs through the setup of an AiM Solo 2 DL and a SmartyCam HD from scratch in Race Studio 3. Covers connecting to the vehicle ECU, CAN expansions, math channels, parameters, the LED bar, the Solo 2 DL pages, the SmartyCam stream and the video overlay.
vLog - Episode 5 - Preparing For Race Season (5 Things)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 7th, 2021 video.
vLog 5, with five (maybe six) things to review before the race season: updating software and firmware, device configurations, data analysis skills and the basics. A bonus item asks whether to use Race Studio 2 Analysis or Race Studio 3 Analysis as the main software in 2021.
vLog - Episode 4 - How Much In-Car Data Do You Need?
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 26th, 2021 video.
vLog 4, on how much data you need in the car, and when more pages, configurations and dashes help or get in the way. Demonstrated with an EVO4S and GS-Dash configuration for qualifying and for the race, plus Status Variables.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Configuring an AiM Dash for Sim Racing
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 23rd, 2021 video.
Shows how to configure Race Studio 3 so that an AiM dash works with a sim feed, using iRacing, and then how to configure the dash layout. An existing dash must be checked with AiM for sim racing compatibility and cables.
AiM & Sim Racing - In Game Demonstration
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 16th, 2021 video.
Demonstrates an AiM MXP Strada working with iRacing. Shows the key features of a configured dash and of a shift light module used as a predictive lap timer, in an iRacing session at Silverstone National in a Global MX5 Cup.
vLog - Episode 3 - AiM & Sim Racing
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the February 13th, 2021 video.
vLog 3, on AiM and sim racing: data analysis and dash use as a cross over for racers who want to mirror their offline and online experiences. Covers sim data analysis in Race Studio and using an AiM dash on a sim rig.
2020 James’ Webinars
vLog - Episode 2 - Discussing Race Studio 3 Analysis (Beta)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the November 10th, 2020 video.
vLog 2, on the Race Studio 3 Analysis beta launched in July 2020, after almost a decade of Race Studio 2 Analysis. Covers the main feature, data and video together, highlights for users without a SmartyCam, first thoughts and useful resources.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Changing Measures Graph Views
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the October 22nd, 2020 video.
Quick tip on the ‘show graphs mixed’ button, a rarely used function that shows the channels of the Measures Graph in a different way, for those who like to customize how they view their data.
vLog - Episode 1 - Is An AiM Solo All You Really Need?
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the October 15th, 2020 video.
First vLog, on GPS data and whether you need more than an AiM Solo or Solo 2. Discusses where you are on your data journey, using GPS data for maps, and when to move to more channels and more data sources.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - The Importance of GPS Manager
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the October 3rd, 2020 video.
Quick tip on why the AiM GPS Manager software still matters when comparing data files in Race Studio Analysis, in particular with the GPS Lap Insert function or when comparing files from an original Solo with files from a Solo 2.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Managing Your AiM Data
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the September 26th, 2020 video.
Covers the management of AiM racing data: locating files, backup and storage, and transferring data in and out of Race Studio Analysis. The three types of data are race session files, user profiles and math channels.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Math Channels (Import & Export)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 11th, 2020 video.
Quick tip on exporting and importing math channels, for backup, for sharing between instances of Race Studio Analysis and for sharing with fellow racers.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - User Profiles (Export & Import)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 11th, 2020 video.
Quick tip on exporting and importing AiM user profiles, for backup, for sharing with other computers running Race Studio Analysis and for sharing with fellow racers and data analysts.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Driver Improvement using the Channels Report
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 1st, 2020 video.
Shows how to use the Channels Report for driver improvement over a series of laps and sessions. Applies to any AiM hardware, from the Solo and Solo 2 upwards. The description lists the math channels used for brake, throttle, coasting and corner on time and distance.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Oil Pressure Analysis (using Channels Report)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 26th, 2020 video.
Uses the Channels Report to analyze and interpret oil pressure for engine health, looking at variables such as RPM and g force. The description lists the math channels used.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Max RPM Analysis (using Channels Report)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 26th, 2020 video.
Continues the Channels Report videos with the RPM channel, focusing on maximum RPM to manage engine health and maximize engine performance. The description lists the math channels used, with a maximum threshold to set for your engine.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Using The Channels Report (for vehicle health snapshot)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 26th, 2020 video.
Shows how to set up the Channels Report to assess vehicle health, using the basic vehicle channels available from AiM hardware that logs vehicle inputs. Not relevant for users of a Solo or Solo 2.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Using The Delta Function
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 19th, 2020 video.
Quick tip on the Delta function of Race Studio Analysis, which compares channel performance between two points. Focuses on finding the time gained or lost between two points when comparing laps.
AiM & iRacing Data - Mapping iRacing Sectors in Race Studio Analysis
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 6th, 2020 video.
Shows how to bring iRacing sectors (splits) into Race Studio Analysis for further analysis such as the Split Times Report. An Excel spreadsheet calculator is available for download.
Downloads: Track map split calculator spreadsheet.
AiM & iRacing Data - Managing iRacing Channels
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 29th, 2020 video.
Looks at how many iRacing channels you need and how to manage them, both at the import phase and in Race Studio Analysis.
AiM & iRacing Data - Converting .IBT Files
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 23rd, 2020 video.
Shows the steps to convert iRacing .ibt telemetry files into sessions in Race Studio Analysis via Race Studio 3, with best practices for where to store the files. Needs Race Studio 3 version 3.32.03 or later. A 2023 update video shows the simpler import in Race Studio Analysis 3.
AiM & iRacing Data - Managing iRacing Sessions
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 23rd, 2020 video.
Shows how to edit imported iRacing sessions with the correct information and how to manage the laps (enable, disable) so that only useful data remains before analysis.
AiM & iRacing Data - Logging Data (Telemetry) in iRacing
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 23rd, 2020 video.
Shows how to configure iRacing to log data (telemetry) for later conversion and analysis in Race Studio Analysis, and where to find that data on the computer. Aimed at users new to iRacing or to logging data.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Creating GPS Math Channels
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 11th, 2020 video.
Explains how to use ready made GPS math channels in Race Studio Analysis, paired with the video on finding trends with GPS data; it does not cover writing the formulas. The description lists the formulas for brake on, throttle on, GPS brake speed and inverted GPS longitudinal acceleration.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Finding Trends Using GPS Data
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 11th, 2020 video.
Shows how to use GPS data and math channels to find trends in driving and study driver inputs when throttle position or brake pressure are not logged. Particularly useful for Solo and Solo 2 users, whose only data comes from GPS.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Track Management in RS3
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 29th, 2020 video.
Shows how to manage tracks in Race Studio 3: creating collections of tracks and transferring them to an AiM device. For devices managed via RS3; older devices such as the MXL or the original Solo use the GPS Manager.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Quick Tip - Connecting A Device to a WiFi Network
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 28th, 2020 video.
Quick tip on connecting AiM WiFi enabled hardware to an existing network instead of using it as an access point. The advantages include having the device and the computer online at the same time, for updates, and managing multiple devices in Race Studio 3 at once.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Quick Tip - Configuring a Solo 2
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 22nd, 2020 video.
Quick tip on configuring an AiM Solo 2 in Race Studio 3, from the device name to a custom start screen logo. A repeat of an earlier version that had sound issues. The description links an example of the logo change.
Resources: Example of the logo change.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Quick Tip - Updating Firmware
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 20th, 2020 video.
Quick tip on downloading and installing the firmware of a device with Race Studio 3, demonstrated with an AiM Solo 2.
AiM Data Workshop - Virtual Training - March 2020
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 15th, 2020 video.
A 44 minute AiM data workshop, usually delivered at the track, focused on the driver, the driving inputs and the techniques. Covers a model for reading data, assessing your own driving, comparing your driving against others, and helpful resources.
2019 James’ Webinars
AiM Solo 2 - Configuring A Solo 2 (with focus on learning a new track)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 29th, 2019 video.
Hands-on tutorial on setting up an AiM Solo 2 for learning a new track, using the LEDs to show gains or losses on a lap and configuring the screens (pages) to personal preference.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Downloading from WiFi (using an AiM Solo 2)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 29th, 2019 video.
Shows how to download data from an AiM Solo 2 via WiFi with Race Studio 3: connecting to the device, downloading the session and managing the sessions already downloaded.
AiM Race Studio 3 - Configuring RS3 for Data Download
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the July 29th, 2019 video.
Shows how to set up Race Studio 3 for fast, consistent and efficient data downloads, making sure the driver, vehicle and session (venue) types are correct.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Overlaying GPS Laps on Google Earth
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 20th, 2019 video.
Shows how to overlay GPS laps on Google Earth satellite imagery in Race Studio Analysis, to give context to the laps of a driver.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Exporting Data Files
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 31st, 2019 video.
Quick tip on exporting data files from the Race Studio Analysis library. The key point is to transfer all the files of the test session.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Track Report Feature
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 10th, 2019 video.
Shows how to set up the Track Report view with the measures gathered in session files, to look at important data visually on the track. References a video from Trailbrake.com.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Building A Quick Track Map
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 5th, 2019 video.
Quick tip on building a simple track map in Race Studio Analysis, needed when the track map button does not work in a session.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Editing Graph Settings
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 5th, 2019 video.
Quick tip with a couple of ways to fix graphs that do not render correctly on screen in Race Studio Analysis, so that the data can be read.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Editing Test Properties
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 5th, 2019 video.
Quick tip on editing sessions that are already uploaded, for example to correct the track, the driver name or the session type (practice, race, qualifying) or to add notes.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Quick Tip - Importing Data Files
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 5th, 2019 video.
Quick tip on importing data files into Race Studio Analysis. Keep the files in a permanent location on the computer and make sure you receive all of the files of the export.
2017 James’ Webinars
AiM Race Studio - Analysis For Large Car Count Races (Part 2)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 7th, 2017 video.
Part 2 of a two part mini series on analyzing data at races with a high car count, such as ChumpCar or LuckyDog, where traffic makes a clean lap hard to find. Looks at finding on track improvement from the prepared data.
AiM Race Studio - Analysis For Large Car Count Races (Part 1)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 7th, 2017 video.
Part 1 of a two part mini series on analyzing data at races with a high car count, such as ChumpCar or LuckyDog. Studies how to get the data into a format where analysis can take place, and references videos on downloading data, the Measures Graph and GPS Lap Insert.
AiM SmartyCam HD - Data & Video Overlay
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the March 7th, 2017 video.
Shows how an AiM SmartyCam HD helps put data in the context of driving, comparing two laps of the same driver, track and corner, one done correctly and one where the corner is charged a little. Aimed at Solo DL and dash users (MXS, MXL2, MXG).
2015 James’ Webinars
AiM Race Studio Analysis - AiM User Profiles (Video 2)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 16th, 2015 video.
Second of two videos on the User Profiles feature, which creates different views of the data on screen. Uses the GPS view and the Measures Graphs to pinpoint the position of the car on track with the driver inputs, then saves the layout as a profile.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - AiM User Profiles (Video 1)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the August 16th, 2015 video.
First of two videos on switching between views in Race Studio 2, shown when comparing data from a full dash (such as an MXL2) with data from a mainly GPS device (such as an AiM Solo).
AiM GPS Manager - Adding Tracks to an AiM Solo
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 31st, 2015 video.
Shows how to upload tracks into an AiM Solo with GPS Manager, also applicable to other AiM acquisition tools such as the MXL2 or the SmartyCam HD, to avoid creating the track from scratch for every race.
AiM Race Studio 2 - Downloading AiM Solo Data (Tutorial)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the May 31st, 2015 video.
Shows how to get the data from an AiM Solo into the computer database with Race Studio 2, to start the race data analysis.
2014 James’ Webinars
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Charging The Corner (Fast In - Slow Out!)
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the January 19th, 2014 video.
Continuation of the driver vs. driver video, on the habit of charging a corner (fast in, slow out) and how data can address it.
2013 James’ Webinars
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Driver vs. Driver Analysis
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the September 21st, 2013 video.
Shows how to compare your performance with another competitor in another car, integrating many of the previous videos. Many of the concepts are also examined in the 2020 workshop.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Split Times Report
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 17th, 2013 video.
Shows how to break a track into four segments for sector analysis and driver comparison with the Split Times Report in Race Studio 2.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Lap Replay Comparison
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 13th, 2013 video.
Explores the lap replay feature, seldom used but a good first step in comparing against other drivers and starting to see trends.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Identifying Trends In Your Driving
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 9th, 2013 video.
Third video of the series, on comparing your driving with your own driving to spot bad habits and inconsistencies and find areas for improvement. The 2020 workshop features many of these trends.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - Setting Up Measures Graph View
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 7th, 2013 video.
Shows how to set up a simple Measures Graph view with speed, acceleration, deceleration and position on the track, so that analysis can start.
AiM Race Studio Analysis - GPS Lap Insert
Webinar held by James Colborn. Click here to open the June 7th, 2013 video.
First of a series on getting AiM data from a Solo (or MXL) into a format that can identify areas of driving improvement. Covers GPS Lap Insert, which makes the start/finish beacon the same when comparing two data files or sessions.