Performance Tracking

Monitor and analyze your RC vehicle's performance over time

Data-Driven RC Performance

Whether you're fine-tuning for competition or just want to see how your modifications affect performance, RCManager's comprehensive tracking system captures every aspect of your vehicle's capabilities. From lap times and top speeds to battery life and temperature readings, turn your RC sessions into valuable data that drives better decisions and improved performance.

Timing Data

Precise lap and sector times

Progress Analysis

Track improvements over time

Setup Optimization

Data-driven tuning decisions

Key Performance Metrics

Speed & Timing Metrics

Timing Data:

  • • Lap times and sector splits
  • • Best lap and session average
  • • Consistency metrics (deviation)
  • • Start/finish line detection
  • • Manual and automatic timing

Speed Measurements:

  • • Top speed achieved
  • • Average speed per lap
  • • Acceleration metrics (0-60)
  • • Speed trap readings
  • • GPS-based velocity tracking

Sample Timing Session

28.42s

Best Lap

29.18s

Average

±0.76s

Consistency

Power & Efficiency Tracking

Battery Performance:

  • • Runtime per battery pack
  • • Voltage under load
  • • Capacity utilization
  • • Discharge curves
  • • Temperature monitoring

Power System:

  • • Motor temperature
  • • ESC efficiency
  • • Current draw patterns
  • • Power delivery consistency
  • • Thermal management

Environmental Data

Track conditions that affect performance for better setup decisions:

Temperature

Air & track temp

Wind

Speed & direction

Track Surface

Grip conditions

Location

GPS coordinates

Data Collection Methods

Manual Entry

  • Clock-based timing
  • Quick session logging
  • Voice note integration
  • Photo/video timestamps

Automatic Tracking

  • GPS-based lap detection
  • Telemetry data import
  • Third-party device integration
  • Environmental sensor data

Performance Analysis Tools

Trend Analysis

Visualize performance changes over time to identify improvements and patterns:

Performance Trends Example

Last 30 days improvement:-2.3 seconds average
Consistency improvement:+15% (lower deviation)
Battery efficiency:+8% runtime

Setup Comparison

Compare performance across different vehicle configurations:

SetupBest LapAvg. LapTop Speed
Stock Setup30.45s31.20s35 mph
Racing Setup28.42s29.18s38 mph
Speed Setup29.85s30.95s42 mph

Achievement Tracking

Automatically track personal records and milestones:

Personal Records

  • • Fastest lap time
  • • Highest top speed
  • • Longest runtime
  • • Most consistent session

Milestones

  • • 100 laps completed
  • • Sub-30 second lap
  • • 40+ mph top speed
  • • 10+ minute runtime

Session Management

Creating a Performance Session

  1. 1Start a new session from your vehicle's performance tab
  2. 2Set session type (practice, qualifying, race, etc.)
  3. 3Record location, track conditions, and setup notes
  4. 4Log performance data during or after runs
  5. 5Add photos, videos, and post-session analysis
  6. 6Save session and view performance summary

Advanced Performance Features

Setup Correlation

Link performance data to specific vehicle configurations for setup optimization

Data Sharing

Share performance data with teammates, mechanics, or the community

Data Export

Export performance data for analysis in external tools or spreadsheets

Video Analysis

Sync video footage with telemetry data for comprehensive analysis

Performance Tracking Best Practices

Tips for Effective Performance Tracking

Consistent Conditions: Track performance under similar conditions for accurate comparisons
Baseline First: Establish stock performance before making modifications
Document Everything: Record setup changes, weather, and track conditions
Multiple Sessions: Average results across multiple sessions for reliability

Start Tracking Performance

Ready to start tracking your vehicle's performance? Here's what to do next: