2025 Virginia International Raceway R1 R2 IM1A IM1 S1 IM2A IM2 S2 IM3A S3

Virginia International Raceway - R1

2025-07-19

SHIFT OPTIMIZATION

Field Performance Summary

Winner Score

67.1/100

#1 ranked driver

Average Score

64.0/100

Last Place Score

50.4/100

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	Jenson Sofronas #41 • Copeland Motorsports	67.1	6208	90.3%	4	207	22
#2	Ethan Goulart #72 • TechSport	66.9	6493	91.6%	19	216	22
#3	Jackson Tovo #31 • Nitro Motorsports	66.8	6437	91.6%	28	224	22
#4	Massimo Sunseri #51 • BSI Racing	66.3	6302	88.6%	17	252	22
#5	Westin Workman #13 • BSI Racing	66.2	6345	86.0%	13	211	22
#6	Paityn Feyen #80 • Nitro Motorsports	65.8	6386	89.8%	16	209	22
#7	Max Stallone #88 • PT Autosport with Copeland Motorsports	65.7	6349	88.2%	11	223	22
#8	Will Robusto #2 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	65.5	6528	87.5%	30	214	22
#9	Ethan Tovo #113 • Nitro Motorsports	65.4	6539	88.6%	44	192	22
#10	Lucas Weisenberg #46 • Lucas Racing	65.3	6436	85.3%	17	205	22
#11	Spike Kohlbecker #55 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	64.7	6158	84.7%	13	272	22
#12	John Lennon #12 • BSI Racing	64.4	6162	82.5%	14	226	22
#13	Jaxon Bell #7 • Copeland Motorsports	64.0	6334	84.1%	33	211	22
#14	Beltre Curtis #5 • Copeland Motorsports	63.4	6398	84.3%	52	210	22
#15	Christian Weir #71 • TechSport	63.1	6143	81.1%	11	230	22
#16	Ford Koch #21 • Copeland Motorsports	62.9	6215	82.3%	16	227	22
#17	Patrick Brunson #93 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	66.5	6341	88.5%	7	201	21
#18	Brett Kowalski #15 • TechSport	66.1	6323	85.1%	2	132	13
#19	Max Schweid #98 • TechSport	53.9	4929	49.8%	2	38	6
#20	Livio Galanti #89 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	50.4	4392	56.9%	2	20	3

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.