Ever wondered how fast a car can really go around a corner?
With just a short list of sensors, it is possible to reverse-engineer tire behavior, power delivery, and aerodynamic efficiency to get that answer — and much more. This two-hour workshop take participants through the fundamentals of grip estimation and data analysis, showing how concepts that feel like “8th grade math” can be applied to some of the most advanced areas of motorsport.
You’ll learn how:

• Real-time calculations support driver indicators, torque vectoring, and autonomous control.
• Adding a yaw rate sensor enables four-tire slip angle estimation.
• Data traces can be used to compare performance across drivers, cars, and setups.

Whether you’re focused on extracting every bit of performance from your car or building a foundation in race engineering analytics, this workshop will provide tools you can use immediately.

The session is led by Skitter Yaeger, a race engineer with experience across nearly every area of racecar design and simulation. A longtime FSAE judge and contributor to DesignJudges.com, Skitter is passionate about helping students turn straightforward calculations into race-winning knowledge.

Registration closes September 1 – don’t wait!
Visit SAE.org to Register!