RaceEdge Pro Help Guide

Adding a New Vehicle

1. Click "Vehicles" in the top menu
2. Click the "Add Vehicle" button
3. Fill in your vehicle information:
   • Name: Give it a nickname (like "Street Car" or "Race Car")
   • Year/Make/Model: Your car's basic info
   • Engine: Engine size and type (5.0L V8, 2.0L Turbo, etc.)
   • Transmission: Manual, Automatic, or specific type
   • Weight: Your car's racing weight if known
4. Click "Save Vehicle"

Editing Vehicle Information

Click the "Edit" button next to any vehicle to update its information. This is useful when you make modifications or corrections.

Adding a New Run

1. Click "Runs" in the top menu
2. Click "Add Run"
3. Select which vehicle made this run
4. Enter your times from the time slip:
   • Reaction Time: How quick you left the line
   • 60-foot: Your 60-foot time (most important for launch)
   • 1/8 Mile ET & MPH: Eighth-mile times
   • 1/4 Mile ET & MPH: Quarter-mile times
5. Mark if this was a Win, Loss, or Test Run
6. Add any notes about changes you made
7. Click "Save Run"

Understanding Run Types

Getting Started with Race Tracking

The Race Tracking System helps you manage your entire racing schedule and performance history. Access it by clicking "Race Tracking" in the main navigation.

Adding Races to Your Schedule

1. Click the "Add Race" button in the Upcoming Races tab
2. Fill in the race details:
   • Race Name: Event name (e.g., "Spring Nationals", "Friday Night Drags")
   • Race Date: When the event takes place
   • Track Name: Where you're racing (e.g., "Woodburn Dragstrip")
   • Track Location: City and state for easy reference
   • Race URL: Link to event information (optional)
   • Status: Your attendance plan
3. Click "Save Race" to add it to your schedule

Race Status Options

Quick Status Updates

For upcoming races, you can quickly update status using the action buttons:

• Check Mark: Mark as "Attended" when you've raced
• Rain Cloud: Mark as "Rained Out" if weather cancelled
• Edit: Modify race details or status

Recording Race Results

After attending a race, record your performance data:

1. Go to the "Race Results" tab
2. Click "Add Results"
3. Select the race event from attended races
4. Choose which vehicle you used
5. Enter your performance data:
   • Best Times: Your best ET, 60-foot, and reaction time
   • Competition Results: Rounds won/lost, final placement
   • Event Details: Bracket type, total runs made
   • Achievements: Check if you won the event, finished runner-up, or made semifinals
   • Prize Money: Any winnings from the event
6. Click "Save Results"

Bracket Types

Viewing Your Racing Statistics

The Statistics tab provides comprehensive analysis of your racing career:

Favorite Tracks Analysis

See which tracks you visit most often and your performance history at each venue. This helps you:

• Identify your most successful tracks
• Plan future race attendance
• Compare performance across different venues
• Track improvements at specific locations

Year-over-Year Comparisons

When you return to the same events or tracks, the system will show your historical data, allowing you to:

• Compare this year's performance to previous years
• See if your times are improving at specific tracks
• Track consistency across multiple visits
• Identify tracks where you perform best

Understanding Run Types and Prediction Data

Keep ALL runs in your historical data - Every run tells a story and helps track your progress over time.

But be selective about prediction data - Only include clean, representative runs for accurate ET predictions.

Proper Run Classification

Example Scenarios

Why Weather Matters

Weather dramatically affects your car's performance. Cold, dense air makes more power, while hot, humid air reduces power. RaceEdge Pro tracks over 25 weather variables to give you the most accurate predictions.

Key Weather Terms

Setting Your Location

1. Go to the Dashboard
2. Click "Use My Location" to automatically detect, or
3. Click "Enter Location" to type in your track's city
4. Weather updates automatically every 5 minutes

ET Adjustment Calculator vs Advanced Predict Module

These tools serve different but complementary purposes in your racing arsenal:

When to Use Each Tool

Professional Racing Workflow

Most successful racers use both tools in combination:

1. Before the event: Use Predict module for comprehensive analysis and planning
2. At the track: Use ET Calculator for quick dial-in adjustments between rounds
3. During tuning: Use Predict module to understand long-term trends and improvements
4. Race day decisions: Use ET Calculator for immediate weather-based adjustments

How the Advanced Predict Module Works

The Predict module uses sophisticated machine learning to analyze your historical run data combined with current weather conditions.

Getting a Prediction

1. Click "Predict" in the top menu
2. Select which vehicle you want a prediction for
3. Choose which runs to include (usually your best competitive runs)
4. Make sure your location is set for current weather
5. Click "Get Prediction"

Understanding Your Prediction Results

• Predicted ET: Your expected quarter-mile time based on all data
• Confidence Range: How accurate the prediction likely is (wider range = less certainty)
• Weather Impact: Detailed breakdown of how each weather factor affects performance
• Model Confidence: How well the prediction algorithm fits your data
• Historical Comparison: How current conditions compare to your past runs

What Are Data Logs?

Data logs are detailed recordings from your car's computer or data acquisition system. They show exactly what happened during each run - RPM, speed, gear changes, engine parameters, and more.

Uploading Data Logs

1. Go to the "Data Logs" page
2. Click "Upload Data Log"
3. Select your CSV file from your data logger
4. The system automatically detects what data you have
5. Add notes about what you changed for this run
6. Click "Upload"

Analyzing Your Data

• RPM Analysis: See your engine's RPM throughout the run
• Speed Curve: How your car accelerates over time
• Shift Analysis: Timing and RPM drop of gear changes
• Power Curve: Estimated horsepower at different RPMs

Professional PDF Reports

Generate detailed PDF reports for your runs, vehicles, and performance analysis. Perfect for sharing with your crew, sponsors, or keeping records.

How to Generate Reports

1. Single Run Report: Go to the Runs page and click the blue icon next to any run
2. Vehicle Report: Go to the Vehicles page and click the green icon next to any vehicle
3. Comparison Report: Go to the Runs page with multiple runs visible and click "Generate Comparison Report"
4. Reports open automatically in a new tab as PDF files
5. You can save, print, or share these reports

Types of Reports

Creating Reports

1. Go to the relevant page (Runs, Vehicles, etc.)
2. Find the "Generate Report" button
3. Select what data to include
4. Click "Generate PDF Report"
5. Download when ready

Getting the Most from RaceEdge Pro

Reading the Track

• Good Air: Cool, dry, high pressure = better times
• Track Prep: Sticky track = better 60-foot times
• Wind Direction: Headwind helps, tailwind hurts
• Time of Day: Usually better in evening when it's cooler

Weather Data Problems