2025 Barber Motorsports Park R1 R2 IM1A IM1 S1 IM2A IM2 S2 IM3A S3

Barber Motorsports Park - R1

2025-09-06

SHIFT OPTIMIZATION

Field Performance Summary

Winner Score

68.7/100

#1 ranked driver

Average Score

65.5/100

Last Place Score

40.0/100

Lowest ranked

Drivers Analyzed

Shift Optimization Leaderboard

Ranked by lap count, then average score

Rank	Driver	Score	Avg Shift RPM	Power Band %	Rev Limiter Hits	Early Shifts	Laps
#1	Ethan Tovo #113 • Nitro Motorsports	68.7	6277	95.8%	38	219	28
#2	Will Robusto #2 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	68.6	5814	95.8%	7	221	28
#3	Jackson Tovo #31 • Nitro Motorsports	68.4	6201	96.1%	28	226	28
#4	Ethan Goulart #72 • TechSport	68.2	6572	96.9%	32	210	28
#5	Max Schweid #98 • TechSport	68.1	6018	92.1%	5	235	28
#6	Ford Koch #21 • Copeland Motorsports	67.0	6129	91.1%	14	227	28
#7	Jaxon Bell #7 • Copeland Motorsports	66.7	6473	91.9%	32	208	28
#8	Westin Workman #13 • BSI Racing	66.5	6467	92.3%	28	218	28
#9	Parker DeLong #47 • TechSport	66.4	6214	93.4%	34	225	28
#10	Spike Kohlbecker #55 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	65.6	6412	92.7%	40	232	28
#11	Lucas Weisenberg #46 • Lucas Racing	67.9	6365	95.9%	11	232	27
#12	Patrick Brunson #93 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	67.6	6465	94.9%	35	217	27
#13	Jason Kos #3 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	67.1	6530	91.1%	34	217	27
#14	Rutledge Wood #18 • Precision Racing LA	66.5	6241	87.7%	4	237	27
#15	Beltre Curtis #5 • Copeland Motorsports	65.6	6566	90.6%	37	175	27
#16	Max Stallone #88 • PT Autosport with Copeland Motorsports	64.5	6530	90.9%	16	109	14
#17	Paityn Feyen #80 • Nitro Motorsports	40.0	0	0.0%	0	0	1

Why Shift Optimization Matters

In a spec GR86 series, everyone has the same engine—so optimizing shift points can eke out a few tenths on straights and exits. Being in the right gear at the right time ensures the engine is delivering maximum power to the wheels.

Shift too early (before 7,000 RPM) and you drop the engine into a weaker part of the power band, losing acceleration. Shift too late (beyond 7,200 RPM or hitting the limiter) and the engine's power has peaked—you're just making noise without added thrust.

The GR86's 2.4L engine has peak power around 7,000 RPM and peak torque at 3,700 RPM. Proper gear selection means maintaining optimal power delivery: staying in the 5,000-7,100 RPM power band on straights, and avoiding lugging below 3,700 RPM on corner exits where the car will feel flat.

Every bit of acceleration gained is time gained—especially when horsepower is limited. Mastering shift points and gear selection can translate to better exit speed, improved straight-line performance, and ultimately, quicker lap times.