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June 14, 2006
AIM MXL Race Data Systems Take Charge in the Grand Am Cup Series
Contributed by Neel Vasavada of Apex Speed Technology
The 2006 Grand Am Cup competition has been great for AIM. Since introducing the first MXL digital displays and racing data loggers into the series last year, the AIM MXL has quickly become the dominant data logging/driver display system in the series. At VIR, the Synergy Porsche 997 with Pat Long at the wheel led the race and set the fastest lap before a final-lap incident.
The Synergy-built Marcus Motorsports 997 of Spencer Pompelly/Andy Lally finished 3rd. At Laguna Seca, our 997 finished 2nd bested only by the Porsche 996 of Bernheim Racing, which also features an AIM dash installed by our good friend Joe Hullet at Digital Competition Systems. At Phoenix, Apex Speed Technology AIM installations finished 1st, 3rd, and 8th.
Apex Speed Technology follows our custom approach with these systems. All wiring is custom and integrated with the chassis wherever possible for neat, tidy and reliable installation. We run a variety of custom sensors, such a fuel level (featuring a low-fuel light) and ABS warning/disable indicator off standard MXL channels. Not only do they feature common components like shock pots and brake pressures, but they take many of their values straight from the Porsche ECU via the “CAN bus” connection.
Every AIM customer we’ve spoken to is very impressed with their power, performance and value, and word is getting around. Looking up and down the grid, there are many other cars with AIM products, from MXLs to Davids to lap timers. We’re already sold our first AIM systems for the more advanced Grand Am ROLEX series, and there’s no doubt in my mind that more and more of those teams are going to see the value and performance of AIM systems.
The ease of installation and flexibility makes AIM an ideal choice for a wide range of customers. Club racers can benefit from the same features that the pros use, without paying pro-racing prices. Having the Race Studio Analysis software standard across the range means no matter what your project or budget, there’s an AIM system for you with room to grow!
Special thanks to Mario @ AIM and Joe from Digital Competition Systems for all their help and support at the track!
Posted by aimsports || erik at June 14, 2006 09:43 PM