TrackAddict or RaceChrono

[Vettel-ish]

Good morning,

I am looking to go to my first track day and want to record a bit of it. What app would you recommended?

I was thinking of just getting a windshield mount and letting my phone do the recording. I have a new Pixel 4.

Thoughts?

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[Ewheels]

If you're just looking for lap times, they're about the same. If you want to record video, then Track Addicts

 

[L8APEX]

If it is your first ever track day, just go and have fun and don't care about your lap times. You are going to suck at the beginning anyhow

 

[The Chairman]

TrackAddict works great. Records video, times, speeds, track position. It even can turn your GoPro on and off.
I have not used the other app you mentioned, but Track Addict will do more than most HPDE people will ever need.

Have fun!

 

[saleen367]

I chose Track Addict for its simplicity of function (video and lap times). I understand it does not give a plethora of data, but from what I've read, if using an external antennae, its really a great tool for the average HPDE day. Here's a good place to start. http://racerender.com/TrackAddict/docs/Interop.html

 

[bnightstar]

Good morning,

I am looking to go to my first track day and want to record a bit of it. What app would you recommended?

I was thinking of just getting a windshield mount and letting my phone do the recording. I have a new Pixel 4.

Thoughts?

TrackAddict has a free version for up to 4 sessions recording so this should be good enough for you. I'm using it on my session and the app is amazing.

 

[HeelToeHero]

If you're just looking for lap times, they're about the same. If you want to record video, then Track Addicts

This.
You shouldn't be looking at lap times yet.

 

[sonicc]

I like RaceChrono because it's easier to set up and get going, but IMO TrackAddict is a better app.

but to echo what others are saying, don't worry about lap time at least til you're intermediate. You can record and review, but don't be concerned too much at this point.

 

[JD_GTPP2]

Good morning,

I am looking to go to my first track day and want to record a bit of it. What app would you recommended?

I was thinking of just getting a windshield mount and letting my phone do the recording. I have a new Pixel 4.

Thoughts?

I use TrackAddict with a GoPro Hero 7 and a PLX Devices Kiwi 3 for data recording. I really like the TrackAddict because it works well with RaceRender and the data from the Kiwi 3 seems spot on. Here is a video of my last outing at Dominion Raceway using this combination:

 

[Vettel-ish]

Would it be helpful at all to set a benchmark time? I will have over an hour on track, good for about 45 laps or so.

That way you can see the improvements next time out?

 

[HeelToeHero]

Would it be helpful at all to set a benchmark time? I will have over an hour on track, good for about 45 laps or so.

That way you can see the improvements next time out?

That's too long to be on track. The car and you will need a break. Keep sessions under 20 mins with at least 20 mins rest.

 

[Vettel-ish]

That's too long to be on track. The car and you will need a break. Keep sessions under 20 mins with at least 20 mins rest.

Sorry over an hour total.

Its 5 sessions of 20 min each.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Go get some times if you want. Most of us do, just we also know that lap times are a distraction until you can consistently drive the racing line. Once you can hit your marks consistently, then you can start getting faster.

If you study up and watch a lot of (good) video reference, and read track notes, memorize corner worker stations in advance, etc, then you could have the racing line down in as little as 3 laps on track, but typically for novices that doesn’t happen that quickly. Go prepared, but don’t sweat the lap times until you’ve got the line down, cause times will be all over the map.

 

[Lorne34]

Not to Hijack Andy's thread...but I am contemplating going to the same Track Day as Andy. My first time as well- it's been good to hear feedback from guys that I shouldn't be concerned about lap times, how fast i'm going ,etc..., but just to relax, work on technique and race line and have fun. I'm more concerned at this point with gaining some valuable training which I can use both on and off the track, as well as getting out of Dodge in one piece (both myself and the car).
All that being said if someone wants to bring equipment along and record that's fine.. if nothing else it will be a good nostalgia recording to look back on!

 

[Vettel-ish]

Lorne,

From what I have read and seen its instructor lead sessions. I am also looking to get feedback and leave the track clean and a better driver.

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