Our Racecar Set-up module took place on 20th November 2021. Contact elinor.morris@the-mia.com to register your interest for next year.
One of the most important skills of a Race Engineer is to tune the set-up of a racecar according to the circuit, driver and conditions. To achieve this, Race Engineers need to fully understand the principles behind the main areas of a racecar and how these can be exploited to improve laptime.
Our Racecar Set-up online module featured successful Race Engineers who revealed their trackside tips on how the vehicle dynamics, tyres and aerodynamics can be optimised to achieve the fastest set-up. Attendees also learnt the tricks to pre and post event simulation and get exclusive access to ChassisSim.
The module featured the following companies and teams
Our Racecar Set-up module took place on 20th Novemeber
Director
ChassisSim
Pre-event simulation
- Introduction to racecar set-up and the main areas/components Race Engineers change to optimise set-up.
- The simulation procedures, tips and tricks of defining a baseline set-up before a race weekend.
- Exclusive access to ChassisSim where you can run your own simulations!
Race Engineer
Collins / WSR
Set-up procedures
- Overview of the main procedures involved in setting up a racecar.
- Explanation of how to accurately carry out the most common set-up procedures such as setting ride heights, wing angles, toe, camber as well as zeroing sensors and defining brake maps.
Race Engineer
Tyre set-up
- Understand how camber, running pressures and temperature can be used to influence tyre degradation.
- Discover the tricks Race Engineers use to maximise grip during qualifying and extend tyre life during the race.
Performance Engineer
Jota Sport
Mechanical set-up
- Learn how springs, bars and dampers are adjusted to achieve the optimum suspension set-up.
- Find out how engineers tune the brake balance, mechanical balance and weight distribution of racecars.
Aerodynamicist
Aerodynamic set-up
- Insight into the tactics teams use to optimise downforce, drag and overall aerodynamic balance.
- Discover the different aero packages teams use for different race circuits.
Co-Founder
Canopy Simulations
In-event simulation
- Overview of the types of set-up simulations teams carry out during a race weekend and how these are correlated with track data.
- Featuring live demos of Canopy Simulations software.
*Schedule subject to change.
Please contact elinor.morris@the-mia.com for more information about Racecar Set-up 2022.
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