RaceSim  V 2.7.x  

.....is a vehicle dynamic analysis tool for:RaceSim Logo
The designer during the concept of a new project to compare different vehicle layouts in the simulation before any detailed design takes place. For example the mass and power output of the engine can be modified very easily, to determine the effect of CG, inertias and power on car performance at different tracks.

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the race engineer to run different setups and optimize the vehicle for the next session/race... The wind has changed from yesterday, the gear ratios and wing settings should be optimized... Or the driver has a problem riding over a kerb and the engineer wants to try different spring / bump stop / damper combinations.

.....is available in two levels. To fit RaceSim to customers needs and budgets (see Options paragraph).

 

Program structure

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parameter input and track definition

vehicle parameter import data
separated in groups
(e.g. engine, aerodynamic)

3D-track design
with ASCII import of
logged data or manual input

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calculation

steady state 3D-model
for laptime

other tools
(e.g. gear ratios,
dynamic ride height)

transient 3D-model
for single events
(e.g. kerb, steering input)

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data output and exchange

graphical analysis under

RaceSim

import / export
to data logging systems
(for comparison with
real data...)

 

Features

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Tyre data input windowThe user friendly input and comprehensive helpfile of RaceSim makes the definition of the vehicle very easy, to reduce effort and increase efficiency. Many extra tools support the engineer in his work.

The vehicle model is divided into manageable sub-groups (e.g. engine, gearbox, suspension, tires...). Every group has its own data file, where the parameters are stored.

The very comprehensive vehicle model covers nearly all possible setup/design changes.

RaceSim can be developed to a customers specific requirements. Contact D.A.T.A.S. Ltd. for further information

 

  • vehicle defined by over 1600 parameters
  • over 480 values dynamically calculated
  • 15 mass dynamic vehicle model with inertias, un-sprung and sprung mass
  • multi non linear spring suspension (three units per axle)
  • ride height, speed- and slip stream sensitive aerodynamics
  • non linear kinematic model (e.g. camber roll center...)
  • engine power curve, traction control, FWD, RWD, 4WD
  • non linear damper characteristic v's. speed (for bump and rebound)
  • gear ratios with shift RPM and shift time
  • detailed tire model with tire temperature, self aligning torque...
  • differential with viscous or plate or combination
  • advanced 4 post rig simulation
  • run assistant tool for mutiple simulations
  • maths channel functions
  • strategy model
  • calculation tools e.g. CG and inertia from single masses
  • other tools e.g. to calculate aerodynamic ride height
  • data import/export to other data systems
  • generating of track by ASCII-file (speed and lat acc.)
  • 3D- track profile tool
  • RaceSim Graph function to match lap-simulation with real data
  • ambient conditions considered (wind, temperature, air pressure)

RaceSim includes a 60+ channel graphical analysis tool with data system type features such as compare time, laptime, zoom, printing, scaling, position on the track etc.

The data import/export function allows a user to transfer data between RaceSim and an on-board data system. This allows a quick comparison of reality v's simulation.

 

 

V 2.5 Features

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RaceSim V2.5.x offers a wide range of modular expanding possibilities for the user wishing to upgrade from V 2.4.x, either as a complete V2.5.x package, or by adding modules to an existing version/level.
 

Brake balance finder Stand alone tool to calculate and display optimum dynamic brake balance, considering aerodynamic co-efficient variations
Damper jacking Effect of assymetric damping on ride height in steady state
Local wind steady state Define local wind per segment of track map in lap simulation
Gear depending shift RPM Define gear shift RPM point for each individual gear
Gear depending drive-line efficiency Define transmission efficiency for each gear ratio
Graphical input for map generation Easy graphical input of 3D track parameters - e.g. elevations, banking and vertical curvature
Non-linear anti-roll bar Model a progressive or digressive anti-roll bar system
Alternative tire model Drive the tire model of the simulation with imported Pacejka tire files
Advanced engine model Model advanced engine effects, such as a detailed fuel injection map, torque map, airbox correction map and the effect of exhaust gas thrust on external aerodynamics
Gear acceleration graph Stand alone tool to calculate and display the engine torque in each gear versus vehicle speed
Transient lateral curvature Model 3D track profile for transient simulation
Frame heights Define four points on the chassis where the dynamic ride height may be calculated and displayed as an output channel

Please visit the online presentation of RaceSim V2.5 to learn more about the look and feel of new and existing features.

 

V 2.6 Features

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RaceSim V2.6.x offers a wide range of modular expanding possibilities for the user wishing to upgrade, either as a complete V2.6.x package, or by adding modules to an existing version/level.
 

Corner spring assistant Management tool for road springs
Tire belt model Alternative rolling radius/circumference tire model
Advanced animation Dynamic animated display of vehicle platform in front and side view
Assymetric tire grip Allows the modelling of new tires fitted to one side of the car only
Negative differential pre-load Free play model for differential pre-load
Optimization Simulation configuration optimization tool
Strategy Model of pit stop strategy, considering mass and tire degredation variations
Aggressiveness Driver aggressiveness (attack) model
Brake temperature model Brake cooling/friction model
  .....and there will be more to come..........

 

V 2.7 Features

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RaceSim V2.7.x offers a wide range of modular expanding possibilities for the user wishing to upgrade, either as a complete V2.7.x package, or by adding modules to an existing version/level. Please contact D.A.T.A.S. Ltd. for a full list of features.

 

Options

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The software is available in two levels and prices.

Expert full version
including transient
event simulation
F1, INDY, GP2, WS3.5, GP3, NASCAR, WEC/GT, WRC, Touring Car, DTM
Standard reduced functions Touring Car, advanced F3

The module table below shows the default packages for the Expert and Standard versions of RaceSim. An existing user may add modules to thier current version, upgrade as a package (upgrade releases are available approximately once per 12 months), or upgrade a Standard version to an Expert version.

 

 

VERSION

STANDARD

EXPERT

Steady state lap simulation

included

included

Toolbar

included

included

Savemode

included

included

Finding

included

included

Word link

included

included

Text output

included

included

Steady state wind

included

included

Steering torque

included

included

Live axle

included

included

Steady state heave & pitch

included

included

Steady state roll

included

included

Steady state steer

included

included

Mass position & inertia tool

included

included

Suspension calculation

included

included

Result animation

included

included

Aero ride height prediction

included

included

3D graph

included

included

Steady state track elevation

included

included

Steady state gear select

included

included

Kinematic

included

included

Logging setup

included

included

Multi convert

included

included

Logging file manager

included

included

CSV Track import

included

included

Run assistant - 50 runs

included

included

High resolution steady state / ref lap
included

included

Skid heights for aeromap

included

included

Suspension compliance

included

included

Steady state local banking

included

included

Brake balance finder

included

included

Damper jacking

included

included

Local wind steady state

included

included

Gear depending shift RPM

included

included

Gear dending drive-line efficiency

included

included

Graphical input for map generation

included

included

Non-linear anti-roll bar

included

included

Pacejka tire model

included

included

Aerodynamic Pitch

included

included

Aeromap import

included

included

Linear damping calculation

included

included

Corner spring assistant

included

included

Tire belt model
included

included

Advanced animation

included

included

Assymetric tire grip

included

included

Negative differential pre-load

included

included

Roehrig damper dyno import

included

Gearbox optimise

included

Aero map plot

included

Advanced 4 post rig simulation

included

Tire temp model

included

Slip stream aero model

included

DRS+

included

Math channels

included

Brake temp model

included

Advanced engine model

included

Aero variation with roll, yaw, wall distance

included

Hardware link

included

Command line run
included
Optimisation
included
Strategy
included
Aggressiveness
included
Transient simulation
included
Logged driver transient simulation
included
ERS Harvest & Deploy


Please contact D.A.T.A.S. Ltd. for $/€/£ prices of RaceSim versions, modules and upgrades

 

 

Demo

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Left mouse click to view the 'look and feel' of RaceSim software in the online Powerpoint Presentation click here (2.8 Mb PPS file)

Click here to view the vehicle input window of the Dallara F3 Version

 

Summary

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RaceSim is a full Windows based and compatible program. After many years of development and validation at the highest levels of international motorsport, RaceSim is now available in version 2.7.x.

RaceSim is currently used by championship and race winning teams in Formula One, INDY, GP2, WS3.5, NASCAR, WEC/GT, F3, DTM, WRC (tarmac) and Super Touring.

With more than 1600 input parameters, over 480 dynamic calculated output variables and a 15 degree of freedom dynamic model, RaceSim describes the behaviour of the complete vehicle very accurately and comprehensively. Many tools support the engineer while working with RaceSim. With a minimum of effort he gets a maximum of useful information.
 

By using RaceSim, the engineer will get a much better understanding of 'his' car. The selection of on track setup changes to the car will be much more effective, because they are already preselected by the simulation. This becomes even more important, as track time becomes more limited.

 

Minimum hardware requirements

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Processor

166 MHz min, >2GHz typ.

RAM

32 MB

Free Hard Disc Space

30 MB

Display

1024 x 768 pixels

Operating System

Win 95/98, Win ME
Win NT, Win 2K, Win XP-7

These are the minimum requirements. A higher hardware performance is recommended to reduce calculation time.

The full features shown on this site are related to the expert version.

  RaceSim is currently available in English with imperial, metric or scientific units

 
 

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