When we last told you about the completely and utterly amazing Racepak Vantage CL1 system around the time of the 2017 SEMA show, we talked about the fact that the company had rolled it the first version intended for the karting world. At the time Racepak said that there would be more systems on the way and they weren’t kidding because at PRI this week they dropped the rest of the current CL1 options on the table for the world to see. Adding onto the karting version is a Junior Dragster version, an autocross and a track day option.
If you have missed the boat on the Vantage CL1, this is a pretty amazing development in the world of data acquisition and analysis. By converting your mobile phone into an onboard data acquisition device that gathers sensor data via bluetooth and transmits it live to the cloud you have a system that can be observed live from the grandstands or across the world. This is nuts and the guys at Racepak are leading the way!
Here’s the full announcement from Racepak!
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., December 5, 2017 – Racepak is pleased to announce the debut of a complete suite of cloud-based data-acquisition products at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis December 7-9.
Racepak is expanding the capabilities of their recently released Vantage CL1 cloud based data kit to include track day, autocross, and junior dragster functionality. Vantage CL1 took both the Best Engineered New Product and Best Performance-Racing Product awards at the SEMA show last month, where the karting version of the system was unveiled. At their PRI booth (# 247), the full suite of all four versions will be rolled out.
The CL1 data box is now offered in two distinct models: Karting/Jr. Dragster and Track Day/Autocross. Karting and Jr. Dragster are designed specifically for single-cylinder-type engines and include an engine temp/RPM cable that obtains a tach signal. The Track Day/Autocross kit is geared specifically for automotive use. Instead of the engine temp/RPM cable from the Karting/Jr. Dragster kit, there’s an OBD2 and/or standard tach signal pickup cable as an option.
Racepak’s D3 app converts a standard mobile phone into an onboard instrumentation, data logger, and cloud-connected device, all while receiving sensor data via Bluetooth from the vehicle mounted Vantage CL1 data box. “Using the computing, wireless, and internet-connected capabilities of a cell phone to deliver data both locally and to web-connected remote viewers anytime, anywhere in the world is a major step forward for both the motorsports competitor and for all of Racepak’s future product lines,” said Racepak President Tim Anderson.
For complete information regarding the CL1 Vantage kit, accessories, part numbers, and pricing, please click here. Stay up to date by viewing all current Vantage CL1 videos here.
Founded in 1985, Racepak has been the most recognized name in aftermarket information electronics for over 30 years. The company designs, develops, tests and manufactures its line of digital dashes, sensors, loggers, power distribution, software, gauges, modules, cables and ancillary equipment from its headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Racepak is part of Holley Performance Products.
