Petrel Data

04/28/2026

We need a hand testing CAN mappings for a 1st gen S550 (2015-2018) Ford Mustang. We think it should be the same as the mapping for the 2nd gen that we developed, but we don't have a local car to test with.

While the 2nd gen requires you to tap the powertrain CAN bus, the 1st gen should provide data at the factory OBD port so in theory all you need is an OBDLink scan tool.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you can help!

03/23/2026

We've had a few requests to build some sort of leader board, specifically for Time Attack and HPDE.

We've been throwing around a few ideas, one of them is adapting it for Solo: displaying number of events attended, runs per event, etc.

We've been focused on driver development, not gamification. That said, does anyone want to share their thoughts on this?

03/22/2026

This is a great option if you're looking for a simple, hard-wired GNSS receiver with external antenna. It performs much better in rally courses than traditional 'puck' style receivers. The best part is that if your logger with with the RaceBox Mini/Micro line of receivers, then it will work with the Haze!

A new version of the GPS is finally coming soon! I'm currently working with app developers to ensure it works as intended. Read more to learn about the journey to get here and why it's time.

It's been about 6 years since I took the prototype I kept lending to my friends, and turned it into a product. In that time, I've worked on these while rocking a baby in a bouncer, through a processor shortage, while in-between houses as we moved to Indiana, while rocking another baby, and through global tariffs that impacted the supply of components and bare boards. While making these, I've also supported other racers and enthusiasts with their projects.

The most pleasant surprise in all of this has been my customers - thank you all for being awesome.

Over the years, there have been some clear areas for improvement:
- USB-C
- iOS Support
- Battery power
- CAN support

To accommodate this, as well as CAN support, I've decided to make three variants that all use the same, all new hardware:
- The GPS_BLE, currently being shipped to app developers now for testing. This one uses the same case as the GPS_BT, but with laser engraving rather than a sticker, totally new hardware and firmware, and an updated version of the GPS radio.
- A battery powered variant with internal antenna
- A 12V powered variant with remote antenna, potted for rugged applications

More details will come soon as app support comes online, and variants complete testing!

02/08/2026

CAN bus mapping for the FL5 Honda Civic Type R... Coming soon!

01/13/2026

https://www.petreldata.com/gear-up-for-2026-new-time-attack-autocross-feaures-and-branding-updates/

Some new updates are out for the coming spring season, as well as a new look for CircuitStorm!

We have been hard at work this winter preparing a suite of major updates for the upcoming 2026 season. As many of our users expand their motorsports repertoire into Time Attack, we’ve pivoted our development […]

11/19/2025

Black Friday Savings Event: 10% - 23% Off RaceCapture, SoloStorm, and All Packages. Sale Ends Soon.

Our annual Black Friday Savings Event is officially underway! This is your best opportunity this year to upgrade your data logging and track performance equipment.

Here is a breakdown of the exclusive discounts:

23% OFF: Pre-order the new RaceCapture/Track Mk4 and secure huge savings on the latest generation logger.

15% OFF: All other RaceCapture loggers and products are discounted, including sensors and harnesses.

10% OFF: Save on SoloStorm, the most powerful data analysis and visualization tool for Solo and Time Attack.

Savings also apply to all SoloStorm package deals.

Don't miss out on these limited-time offers. Sale ends Monday, December 8, 2025.

Pre-orders the new RaceCapture/Track Mk 4 at a substantial 23% savings until December 8, 2025! Pro-orders are expected to ship mid-late Dec 2025. The RaceCapture/Track Mk4 combines an external high-gain L5 band GNSS receiver (GPS, […]

09/29/2025

Heading in to the fall season, one of the projects that we're working on is recording vehicle setup, along with tracking event and log notes. This will make it easier to optimize your setup, especially at out of town events. A big thank-you for everyone who provided suggestions a while ago, now we're making them happen!

07/07/2025

Not all vehicles send useful data such as brake pressure and steering angle to the diagnostic CAN bus on the factory OBD connector, and instead hide the 'good stuff' on a proprietary bus.

Some customers have expressed interest in a kit that allow them to tap into these proprietary CAN bus lines. We now have limited stock available in our store. Please see https://www.petreldata.com/product/can-tap-harness-kit/

These can be used either with an OBDLink scan tool and our Vehicle CAN Library, or with the a RaceCapture/Track.

Enhance your vehicle’s and data acquisition capabilities with our OBD II CAN Bus Pigtail Kit. Our Vehicle CAN Library contains presets for a large of vehicles, however many of these presets will not work with […]

05/02/2025

Help us build a list of tire makes and models that are regularly run in autocross, time attack, and endurance racing for the 2025 season!

Unfortunately there isn't an official make/model list provided by the industry, so we've been using ChatGPT to get one started. Here's what we have so far:

Armstrong
• Blu Trac Race – TW 200

BFGoodrich
• g-Force Rival S 1.5 – TW 200

Bridgestone
• Potenza RE-71RS – TW 200

Continental
• ExtremeContact Force – TW 200

Falken
• Azenis RT660 – TW 200

Goodyear
• Eagle F1 Supercar 3 – TW 220
• Eagle F1 SuperCar 3R – TW 100

Hankook
• Ventus RS4 – TW 200

Hoosier
• A7 – TW 40
• R7 – TW 40
• TrackAttack Pro – TW 200

Michelin
• Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect – TW 240

Nankang
• AR-1 – TW 100
• CR-S v2 – TW 200

Nitto
• NT01 – TW 100

Toyo
• Proxes RA1 – TW 100
• Proxes RR – TW 40

Vitour
• Tempesta P1 – TW 200

Yokohama
• ADVAN A052 – TW 200
• ADVAN AD09 – TW 200

What do you see missing? What's on here that doesn't belong? This list is going to be used to define a set of tires and track them through their competitive life, recording # of runs as well as notes on performance. Any make/model can be entered, but it's nice to have the major ones available from a dropdown.

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04/15/2025

Pour one out for a true legend! Qstarz has finally discontinued their BT-818XT 10Hz GPS receiver.

Featuring an entry-level price-point, this was the first GPS receiver that we carried and has remained a popular choice for people new to motorsports.

Since its introduction, the industry has moved forward and we now recommend the RaceBox Mini to our customers. It boats a true 25Hz refresh rate, long battery life, and excellent signal quality with a built-in IMU. You can read more at https://www.petreldata.com/product/racebox-mini-25hz-gnss-receiver/

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