Overview
The Long Run Analysis plugin in ONE TIMING enables comprehensive analysis of stint performance for every car in a selected session. It displays lap-by-lap progression data in a visual coordinate system, supporting Practice, Qualifying, and Race sessions. This tool is essential for evaluating consistency, tire degradation, and relative pace across different stint lengths, making it a cornerstone for race strategy and performance evaluation.
Car Selection
The sidebar offers robust tools for managing which cars are displayed in the analysis.
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How the Plugin Works
The plugin visualizes lap data using a coordinate system:
- Y-axis: Gap in seconds (faster or slower relative to reference)
- X-axis: Laps in the stint
- Line Positioning: The fastest car appears as the highest line, the slowest as the lowest
- Line Colors/Styles: Customizable via preference settings
A referenced car (imagined or selected) runs on the 0-axis, allowing all other cars’ performance to be compared visually.
Configuration Options
At the top of the plugin interface, three key configuration parameters allow you to tailor the analysis:
Minimum Stint Length
- Default: 5 laps
- Function: Filters runs based on stint length
- Increase: Show only longer runs
- Decrease: Include shorter stints
Maximum Lap Time Deviation
- Default: 1.0 seconds
- Function: Sets the acceptable lap time variation window; laps exceeding this deviation are replaced by the stint’s median lap time
- Note: Filters out outlier laps due to incidents, traffic, or pit stops for cleaner visualization
Reference Lap Time
- Enabled: Manually input a custom reference lap time (sets “0” baseline on Y-axis)
- Disabled: Uses session median lap time as reference
- Tip: Use a custom reference to compare against a specific performance target
Interactive Controls
Right-Click Menu Options
- Dark Background: Toggle between dark and light themes
- Show Legend: Display/hide legend with car identifiers at the top
Left-Click Data Access
Clicking on any car’s line reveals:
- TLA: Three-letter driver/car abbreviation
- Stint: Stint number for the data point
- Lap: Lap number within the stint
- Offset: Time difference in seconds vs. reference
Tip: Instantly identify specific performance points without cluttering the visual display.
Practical Applications
- Tire Degradation Analysis: Track lap time deterioration over a stint
- Consistency Comparison: Compare driver stability across extended runs
- Race Strategy Evaluation: Analyze optimal stint lengths and pit windows
- Performance Benchmarking: Identify the most competitive cars over long runs
Note: Compatible with all session types—valuable for both practice and post-race analysis.