2025 Indianapolis Motor Speedway R1 R2 IM1A IM1 S1 IM2A IM2 S2 IM3A S3

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - R1

2025-10-18

SHIFT OPTIMIZATION

Field Performance Summary

Winner Score

63.2/100

#1 ranked driver

Average Score

61.2/100

Last Place Score

42.9/100

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	Will Robusto #2 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	63.2	6013	80.9%	17	252	31
#2	Livio Galanti #89 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	61.4	5921	77.6%	26	219	31
#3	Westin Workman #13 • BSI Racing	60.9	5794	75.3%	16	233	31
#4	Spike Kohlbecker #55 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	60.6	5845	77.3%	42	295	31
#5	Tom Rudnai #8 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	64.3	6075	82.1%	4	246	30
#6	Lucas Weisenberg #46 • Lucas Racing	63.6	6271	86.4%	33	217	30
#7	Ethan Tovo #113 • Nitro Motorsports	63.5	6074	84.2%	16	204	30
#8	Henry Drury #88 • PT Autosport with Copeland Motorsports	63.1	6090	80.5%	22	225	30
#9	Rutledge Wood #18 • Precision Racing LA	63.1	5790	80.5%	5	237	30
#10	Jason Kos #3 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	62.1	6101	79.0%	21	226	30
#11	Beltre Curtis #5 • Copeland Motorsports	61.8	5813	77.1%	4	188	30
#12	Parker DeLong #47 • TechSport	61.3	6213	81.0%	42	233	30
#13	Ford Koch #21 • Copeland Motorsports	60.6	6195	76.6%	40	221	30
#14	Patrick Brunson #93 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	64.8	5853	85.8%	2	125	29
#15	Max Schweid #98 • TechSport	62.6	5881	77.2%	6	225	29
#16	Farran Davis #11 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	61.5	6096	80.0%	37	269	29
#17	Jeff Curry #57 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	60.2	6046	72.6%	7	222	29
#18	Ethan Goulart #72 • TechSport	65.3	6302	85.1%	15	145	22
#19	Paityn Feyen #80 • Nitro Motorsports	59.7	5992	76.1%	16	101	17
#20	Jaxon Bell #7 • Copeland Motorsports	63.4	5578	83.3%	7	99	15
#21	Jackson Tovo #31 • Nitro Motorsports	55.6	4591	62.6%	0	26	6
#22	Andrew Gilleland #86 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	42.9	5106	40.3%	2	21	5

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.