This project explores the unique needs of track motorcycle racers to design a feature that supports their riding goals and behaviors. Track racing demands sharp bike control, strategic decision-making, and physical endurance. Success hinges on precision, skill, and resilience—factors that shape how these riders interact with their machines and gear.
My focus is on amateur track racers, who make up the majority of the racing community. These are dedicated enthusiasts who participate in local and regional events, often racing on weekends or through club competitions. Their passion for performance and growth on the track makes them an ideal group to design for.
1. Simple dash is necessary. They want easy, clear info on screens, not a jumble of numbers that is not informative.
2. Racer’s don’t need distractions. Focus is not on the screen while racing, so post-race analysis has big potential.
3. Focus > Adrenaline. Can’t get wrapped up in excitement, tools should keep them steady and well-prepared.
4. Safety & Fatigue Overlooked. Hot gear spikes heart rate, but riders don’t track it. Unnoticed fatigue is a safety risk.
5. Post-Race Insights Boost Performance. Data after the race, like biometrics, could show them how to improve.
6. Full Race Cycle Matters. Before (prep), during (real-time alerts), and after (analysis)—support across all stages.
A data-driven dashboard that integrates rider biometric metrics with bike and track telematics to provide a holistic view of how physical performance impacts lap times and on-track efficiency.
By capturing and analyzing biometric inputs such as heart rate, core temperature, sleep quality, G-force, and stamina, the system delivers a post-race performance breakdown mapped to lap times and track segments—empowering riders with actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Exterior Device - Data is gathered from a personal device (Apple Watch, etc.) to provide the insights needed for the device to function effectively
Ride Mode - For when the dashboard is mounted on the bike and actively connected during racing.
Recovery Mode - For when the dashboard is detached and used off the bike to review race data during cooldown, between heats, or post-race analysis.
Pre-race factors like sleep quality and duration play a critical role in performance. Poor sleep can elevate resting heart rate and stress levels, while decreased heart rate variability may indicate fatigue. These subtle physiological shifts can impact focus and endurance on race day. With this feature, racers gain insight into how their recovery habits directly affect their readiness—encouraging smarter preparation and better results
Physical strain has a direct impact on speed and lap times. With this feature, riders can track how heart rate, core temperature, and G-force correlate with performance across laps and segments. Whether it’s the intensity of a later race stage, the toll of heavy gear and heat, or fatigue revealed by sleep insights from Race Ready, this tool helps uncover what might be slowing you down—so you can adapt and push for better results.
How does all this data come together? Through your Stamina Score. Both sleep quality and physical strain impact your stamina throughout the race. This section shows your overall Stamina Score, how long you were able to maintain high stamina, and how that endurance affected your lap times—helping you see the full picture of your performance.