From Road & Track · Lawrence Ulrich · · 1m 10s
Driving Coaches No Longer Need to Ride Shotgun
GPX Stream tech lets pro drivers coach remotely without risk.
In brief
GPX Stream tech lets pro drivers coach remotely without risk. GPX Stream's real-time remote coaching system improves driver safety and performance by eliminating passenger risks in racing. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Pro drivers coach from passenger seat
Many pro series let new racers lap supercars with 700+ horsepower but passenger safety risks are high.
“He’s actually scared shitless, 99.99 percent of these guys would rather be anywhere else”
Racing deaths highlight risks
Sean Edwards died in 2012 after Porsche 996 crashed at Queensland Raceway; Peter London died in 2019 at Palm Beach International Raceway.
“The driver was extricated and lived”
GPX Stream system
GPX Stream puts coaches safely behind pit wall to view and analyze driver performance in real time.
“The system puts coaches safely behind the pit wall, where they can view, analyze, and give feedback on a driver’s performance in real time”
Real-time coaching benefits
Coaches can give immediate feedback on corners, improve lap times by 1.5 seconds, and reduce driver pressure.
“Brake at the 3, down to third gear”
System technical specs
Sony 5G dual-sim transmitter cuts latency to 0.5 seconds; single-camera system costs $3000 with $115 monthly subscription.
“A single-camera system sells for about $3000”
Coaching advantages
Removing passenger weight improves car performance; instructors can choreograph safer passes and maximize track time.
“Because coaches can orchestrate drivers on track better, there’s less need to run separate groups for differently skilled drivers”
Drivers adapt to remote coaching
Drivers initially resist losing onboard wingman but professionals say right-seaters are just security blankets.
“You’ve got to drop the blankie and drive yourself”
The headline
GPX Stream's real-time remote coaching system improves driver safety and performance by eliminating passenger risks in racing.
