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Road America - R1

2025-08-16

SHIFT OPTIMIZATION

Field Performance Summary

Winner Score

71.0/100

#1 ranked driver

Average Score

63.5/100

Last Place Score

52.6/100

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	Jackson Tovo #31 • Nitro Motorsports	71.0	6334	89.6%	2	103	8
#2	Christian Weir #71 • TechSport	66.9	6316	90.1%	5	110	8
#3	Spike Kohlbecker #55 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	66.9	6303	91.4%	12	101	8
#4	Ethan Goulart #72 • TechSport	66.7	6325	89.7%	8	76	8
#5	Jenson Sofronas #41 • Copeland Motorsports	66.2	6349	88.3%	3	84	8
#6	Ethan Tovo #113 • Nitro Motorsports	65.6	6422	84.1%	16	77	8
#7	Brett Kowalski #15 • TechSport	65.6	5371	83.2%	0	91	8
#8	Farran Davis #11 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	64.9	6107	75.8%	4	92	8
#9	Will Robusto #2 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	64.8	6062	82.5%	1	76	8
#10	Max Schweid #98 • TechSport	64.7	5905	81.8%	2	83	8
#11	Westin Workman #13 • BSI Racing	64.2	6522	84.8%	13	78	8
#12	Livio Galanti #89 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	64.2	6301	84.1%	10	97	8
#13	Parker DeLong #47 • TechSport	63.6	5806	79.3%	2	80	8
#14	Jaxon Bell #7 • Copeland Motorsports	62.7	6174	77.4%	6	81	8
#15	Jason Kos #3 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	60.7	6411	82.9%	15	102	8
#16	Ford Koch #21 • Copeland Motorsports	60.4	6185	74.4%	11	96	8
#17	Beltre Curtis #5 • Copeland Motorsports	58.4	6514	72.9%	13	89	8
#18	Max Stallone #88 • PT Autosport with Copeland Motorsports	66.4	5914	89.1%	0	71	7
#19	Tom Rudnai #8 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	62.9	6100	77.8%	2	88	7
#20	Andrew Gilleland #86 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	62.9	6266	79.7%	7	71	7
#21	Jeff Curry #57 • Eagles Canyon Racing Powered by Fast Track	62.0	5718	73.5%	0	90	7
#22	John Lennon #12 • BSI Racing	60.5	5927	74.5%	8	97	7
#23	Rutledge Wood #18 • Precision Racing LA	58.2	5584	62.1%	0	76	7
#24	Paityn Feyen #80 • Nitro Motorsports	52.6	5592	66.4%	16	56	7

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.