Experiments in Coaching
I’ve always wanted to see if I could gather data to answer two common questions: How much faster will I be on track tires? And, how effective is coaching an experienced driver?
Catalyst Cage Mount and Options
Most track event organizers (myself included) require in-car cameras and mobile devices to be securely mounted and tethered. This is to prevent the device from coming loose on track and possibly getting under the driver’s feet. This video looks at two solutions for securing the Garmin Catalyst: The Garmin Cage Mount as well as a …
Garmin Catalyst on the Jefferson Extended Circuit
Lap from recent HPDE with NCC BMW CCA on the Jefferson Extended Circuit, Summit Point WV. E46 M3 on Michelin Pilot PS2 tires with full tread. Only my sixth track day in this car. Video is interesting because you can see my struggles as a former front wheel driver. I’m leaving about 3/4 of a …
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Garmin Catalyst First Use
Track season is finally upon us here in the mid-Atlantic. I had the chance to spend three days at Summit Point Main with PCA at the end of March. Here’s a 12 minute video I put together talking about how I used the Catalyst to improve. Please let me know in the comments if you …
DIY Tether for Garmin Catalyst
We recently reviewed the Garmin Catalyst Cage Mount and started thinking that perhaps there was a simpler DIY solution to tethering your device. The cage is a great solution if you want to permanently mount the device in your car, but what if you just want an option to tether it securely and still remove …
Unboxing the Garmin Catalyst
So what’s in the box with the Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer? (OK, we’re going to just call it the “Catalyst.”) It turns out, quite a bit. Shop here for the Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimizer