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

Sebring International Raceway - R1

2025-05-17

SHIFT OPTIMIZATION

Field Performance Summary

Winner Score

66.0/100

#1 ranked driver

Average Score

65.2/100

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	Spike Kohlbecker #55 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	66.0	6041	88.9%	10	268	22
#2	Jackson Tovo #31 • Nitro Motorsports	64.2	6246	88.9%	41	267	22
#3	Christian Weir #71 • TechSport	69.3	6401	93.7%	7	308	21
#4	John Dean #16 • Copeland Motorsports	69.1	6328	94.3%	2	260	21
#5	Paityn Feyen #80 • Nitro Motorsports	68.8	6296	95.3%	0	326	21
#6	Ethan Tovo #113 • Nitro Motorsports	68.8	6484	94.6%	6	191	21
#7	Lucas Weisenberg #46 • Lucas Racing	68.2	6306	92.9%	4	297	21
#8	Ayden Kirk #47 • TechSport	68.2	6436	94.1%	13	314	21
#9	Massimo Sunseri #51 • BSI Racing	68.1	6493	92.9%	27	259	21
#10	Jaxon Bell #7 • Copeland Motorsports	67.4	6329	91.8%	9	264	21
#11	Ford Koch #21 • Copeland Motorsports	67.2	6441	90.5%	27	243	21
#12	Jenson Sofronas #41 • Copeland Motorsports	67.2	6490	93.4%	22	261	21
#13	Ethan Goulart #72 • TechSport	67.0	6606	94.3%	37	251	21
#14	Westin Workman #13 • BSI Racing	65.7	6478	90.1%	50	256	21
#15	Zach Hollingshead #88 • PT Autosport with Copeland Motorsports	65.2	6658	91.8%	72	224	21
#16	Farran Davis #11 • RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate	67.0	6339	91.2%	19	254	20
#17	Max Schweid #98 • TechSport	66.1	6371	87.9%	25	277	20
#18	Beltre Curtis #5 • Copeland Motorsports	55.9	4854	67.2%	5	93	9
#19	Brett Kowalski #15 • TechSport	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.