Kartdata

Kartdata refers to the collection, storage, and analysis of information related to go-karts and kart racing. It encompasses technical specifications of karts, telemetry and sensor measurements, race results, maintenance records, and safety compliance data. Kartdata can be generated by teams, organizers, manufacturers, and sanctioning bodies to support performance analysis, engineering decisions, and competition administration.

Data categories commonly included are kart identification details (chassis number, engine model, supplier), performance metrics (lap times, segment times, top speed, RPM, gear selections), telemetry from on-board sensors (GPS position, accelerations, throttle and brake positions, engine data), race results and penalties, maintenance and service logs, and environmental conditions (weather, track temperature). Provenance, timestamps, and data quality indicators are typically recorded to enable reliable analyses and version control.

Sources of kartdata include on-board telemetry during practice and races, fixed timing and scoring systems at tracks, official race results, pit stop and service logs, and data feeds from manufacturer or third-party telemetry platforms. Data integration often requires mapping between different formats and ensuring data accuracy through calibration and validation processes.

Uses of kartdata include performance analysis, setup optimization, race strategy development, safety monitoring, and historical analytics. While some teams rely on proprietary data pipelines, there is growing interest in standardization and interoperable data formats to facilitate sharing among teams, organizers, and suppliers. Data governance addresses ownership, access rights, privacy of drivers, retention periods, and security measures.