Garmin® shifts gears with the Garmin Catalyst driving performance optimizer
September 03 2020 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Industry-first coaching tool optimizes
motorsports driving performance.
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GRMN), today announced the Garmin Catalyst™, a
groundbreaking, real-time coaching tool and driving performance
optimizer set apart from any other GPS lap timer or data system the
motorsports industry has ever experienced. Garmin Catalyst mounts
in the cockpit1 of a track car to gather performance data and
provide real-time audible coaching to help drivers achieve their
full driving potential on the track. As soon as a driver completes
a road course session, the Garmin Catalyst delivers
instant-gratification with immediate session analysis showing users
the biggest areas of gain right on the device’s display – no need
to download data, configure graphs, or invest considerable time
interpreting data. The on-track coaching and off-track data
insights from Garmin Catalyst are aimed at optimizing track
performance to benefit drivers of all levels.
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Garmin credits a group of motorsports enthusiasts within the
company, known as the Garmin Pit Crew, for delving into their
passion to help create this industry-first optimizer. The
international pit crew is comprised of Garmin employees with a
shared interest in motorsports and varied expertise within high
performance driving.
“The True Optimal Lap™ feature on Catalyst is truly a
gamechanger,” said Adam Spence, Garmin product manager and Garmin
Pit Crew team lead. “Until now, the industry standard for
theoretical fastest lap has been to split each lap into a number of
sectors. Then take the fastest time from each sector and add it up
to generate the user’s theoretical fastest lap. The problem is,
based on the laws of physics, the suggested lap time can be
unachievable. Catalyst is different. It gathers several data
metrics and identifies where laps can be seamlessly joined together
to create the fastest racing line. This shows users their fastest
achievable time based on lines actually driven and gives them an
optimal lap they can truly achieve.”
In addition to the True Optimal Lap feature, the innovative
feature-set also introduces new True Track Positioning™ technology
designed to generate a car’s racing line on the track using a
robust combination of built-in accelerometers, image processing,
and 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning. The included Remote Cam accessory
captures 1080p HD video which can be played back on the Garmin
Catalyst device with time-synced overlays showing speed, lap data,
and more. While on the track and without any device interaction,
the Garmin Catalyst will allow drivers to hear real-time coaching
cues when using a compatible headset2, or by streaming through the
car’s stereo via Bluetooth® technology. The audio cues occur before
and after corners, delivering immediate feedback such as early or
late apex decisions without having to wait until the end of the
lap.
The process of downloading and interpreting data can present
challenges for novice and professional performance drivers alike.
The Garmin Catalyst has revolutionized this experience by offering
users automatic and immediate on-device data analysis. Once a
session is completed, drivers can use the touchscreen to instantly
review in-depth performance data and view areas for improvement. In
conjunction with saving time, users will also eliminate the
daunting guesswork that comes with analyzing cumbersome data
provided in the form of squiggly lines. If drivers wish to access
their performance data when they are away from their Garmin
Catalyst device, data summaries are also accessible from a mobile
device or computer using Garmin Connect™.
Additionally, Garmin Catalyst provides valuable performance
metrics including best lap time, delta time, number of laps and
session time. Adaptive suggestions also help inform users on how to
better optimize their time on the track. Furthermore, a preloaded
global track database makes it convenient to use the device on road
courses around the world.
The Garmin Catalyst can be securely mounted inside the cockpit
of a track car with the included heavy-duty suction cup or the
screw-down mount. Available now, the Garmin Catalyst driving
performance optimizer has a suggested retail price of $999.99 and
may be purchased from garmin.com as well as motorsports and online
retailers. To learn more visit garmin.com/catalyst.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized the automotive industry and become
essential to the lives of drivers, commuters and motorists of all
types. Committed to designing user-friendly portable navigation
solutions that provide time- and fuel-saving benefits for daily
drivers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate
and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit
Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the
Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at
facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garminnews, instagram.com/garmin
or youtube.com/garmin.
1 WARNING: This device is intended only for recreational use in
a circuit environment. Never use this device on public roadways.
Failure to follow this warning may result in an accident causing
property damage, serious personal injury, or death. You are
responsible for using this device in a safe and prudent matter.
2 Requires helmet or headset (sold separately) enabled with
BLUETOOTH technology.
About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is
incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are
located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin
is a registered trademark and Garmin Catalyst, Garmin Connect, True
Track Positioning, and True Optimal Lap are trademarks of Garmin
Ltd. or its subsidiaries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Garmin is under license.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and
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rights reserved.
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Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on
management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and
circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual
results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown
risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not
limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019, filed by Garmin with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number
0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and
Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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