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Cars on Track

The Cars On Track plugin presents lap data in a box-based layout where each box represents a completed lap by a driver. This chronological visualization makes it easy to track driver performance, identify stint patterns, and analyze team strategies across the entire session duration.

Box Color Coding

The plugin uses a comprehensive color-coding system to provide instant visual feedback about lap characteristics:

  • Grey boxes: Indicate laps within the slow lap threshold, including IN and OUT laps from the pit lane
  • Light blue boxes: Highlight the most recently completed laps by each driver
  • Green boxes: Mark personal best laps for individual drivers
  • Purple boxes: Identify the overall best lap of the entire session

Tire Compound Visualization

When tire compound data is available, lap boxes are highlighted with colors corresponding to the specific tire compound used during that lap, providing immediate insight into tire strategy choices.

Pit Stop Representation

When a car is stationary in the pits, the plugin creates a visual gap in the timeline that persists until the car receives an OUT trigger, showing the duration of pit stops:

DRS Indication

Laps where DRS (Drag Reduction System) was utilized are highlighted on the right-hand side of the lap box.

Formula E Specific Features

For Formula E sessions, the plugin includes specialized highlighting:

Attack Mode Indication: When a car was in Attack Mode during a lap, the edges of the corresponding lap box are highlighted in dark blue, making it easy to track Attack Mode strategy and timing.

Analysis Capabilities

The Cars On Track plugin serves as a powerful analysis tool for understanding session dynamics. Users can examine driver consistency, identify optimal pit windows, compare tire strategies between teams, and analyze the impact of different racing modes and systems on lap performance.

Context Menu Options

Right-clicking within the plugin opens a context menu with several customization options:

View Mode Selection

  • Portrait Mode: Switches the display from landscape to portrait orientation for different viewing preferences
  • Display Options: Choose between showing "Lap Number" or "Lap Time" within each box (available only in Landscape Mode)

Ordering and Layout

  • Order Settings: By default, uses the order configured in preferences. "Page 1" option applies the ordering from Page 1 configuration
  • Auto Scale: Automatically adjusts the display scale to fit all content optimally
  • Zoom Control: Manual zoom adjustment (only available when Auto Scale is disabled)

Tip: The chronological layout makes it particularly effective for identifying patterns in driver behavior, such as tyre preparation or run plans.