Networks, systems and methods for enhanced auto racing
Networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in multivariable component systems and activities; and in particular for use in motor racing such as in NASCAR®, Indy Car, Grand-Am (sports car racing), and/or Formula 1® racing. More particularly, there are systems equipment and networks for the monitoring and collecting of raw data regarding races, both real time and historic. This raw data is then analyzed to provide derived data, predictive data, virtual data, and combinations and variations of this data, which depending upon the nature of this data may be packaged, distributed, displayed and used in various setting and applications.
1. A system for managing real-time raw data to provide real-time racing information for managing a race, the system comprising:
a. a network comprising:
i. a first node configured to receive a first real time raw data and transmit the first real time data on the network;
ii. a second node configured to receive a second real-time raw data and transmit the second real time raw data on the network;
iii. a processing assembly configured to receive the first and second real time data from the network; and,
iv. a pit box; the pit box comprising a GUI; the GUI comprising a graphics display;
b. wherein the processor assembly is configured to:
i. convert the first, the second or both real time raw data into a first derived data;
ii. store the first derived data as a first historic data;
iii. store the first, the second or both real time raw data as a second historic data;
iv. combine the second historic data with the first derived data, to provide a second derived data;
v. processing first derived data, the second derived data or both to provide a predictive data;
vi. transmit the predictive data on the network;
c. wherein the pit box is configured to receive the predictive data and display the predictive data;
d. whereby the graphics display comprises the predictive data.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predictive data comprises a normalized lap time.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predictive data comprises an adjusted lap time.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predictive data comprises a normalized lap time.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predictive data comprises a power rating.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predictive data comprises probably of a car overtaking another car.
7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a master display, wherein the master display comprises a second GUI configured to display predictive data, selected from the group consisting of normalized lap times, adjusted lap times, power rating, and a probably of a car overtaking another car.
8. The system of claim 1 , comprises a means to reduce latency.