Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimiser/Lap Timer

By Garmin
£899.99
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Product Description

The Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimiser is an advanced on-track driver coaching system designed to help drivers improve lap times, consistency and confidence in a circuit environment. Suitable for first-time track-goers through to experienced racers, it collects performance data while you drive and provides clear session analysis with practical recommendations for improvement.

Using True Track Positioning, the Garmin Catalyst combines 10Hz multi-GNSS positioning, image processing and built-in accelerometers to build a detailed picture of your racing line. Features such as True Optimal Lap and apex performance analysis help identify where time can be gained, showing how your best driven sectors, apex choices and line decisions affect overall lap performance.

The large 7-inch touchscreen display allows you to review session data immediately once you return to the garage, without needing complex downloads or data analysis software. Real-time lap data includes best lap time, adaptive delta times, lap count and total session time, giving drivers useful feedback during and after each session.

The Garmin Catalyst also acts as a virtual driver coach, offering adaptive coaching with audio cues via Bluetooth through a compatible helmet headset or car stereo. The included 1080p HD Remote Cam records clear driving footage that is time-synced with your lap data, making post-session review easier and more useful.

The kit includes the Garmin Catalyst unit, pre-installed 32GB microSD card, Remote Cam with polarised lens cover, cables, mounting hardware, power leads and accessories required for installation.

This device is intended only for recreational use in a circuit environment and must not be used on public roads. A Bluetooth-enabled helmet or headset is required for audio coaching and is sold separately. For best GPS accuracy, the unit should be mounted on the windscreen or dashboard with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky, especially in carbon fibre vehicles.

Further information below.

Key Features

  • Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimiser for circuit driving and track day coaching
  • Designed for first-time track drivers, track day users and experienced racers
  • Acts as an on-track driving performance optimiser and virtual driver coach
  • Collects performance data during each session for immediate analysis
  • Provides clear recommendations to help improve lap times and driving consistency
  • Uses True Track Positioning with 10Hz multi-GNSS positioning, image processing and built-in accelerometers
  • Creates a detailed view of your racing line on circuit
  • True Optimal Lap combines your best driven track segments to show an achievable target lap time
  • Apex performance analysis helps show how early or late apex choices affect overall lap speed
  • Displays real-time lap data including best lap, adaptive delta, lap count and total session time
  • Large 7-inch touchscreen display for reviewing sessions in the garage
  • Built-in track database with circuits from around the world
  • Allows additional tracks to be added as needed
  • Provides adaptive coaching with audio cues via Bluetooth headset or compatible car stereo
  • Automatic interpretation presents data in an easy-to-understand format without needing complex graphs or downloads
  • Includes 1080p HD Remote Cam with footage time-synced to lap data
  • Remote Cam supplied with polarised lens cover
  • Multiple cockpit mounting options included
  • Designed for recreational use in a circuit environment only
  • Requires a Bluetooth-enabled helmet or headset for audio coaching, sold separately
  • For best GPS accuracy, mount with a clear unobstructed view of the sky, especially in carbon fibre vehicles

Vehicle Compatibility

Suitable for track day cars, race cars and performance vehicles used in a circuit environment.

Compatible with vehicles where the Garmin Catalyst and Remote Cam can be safely mounted in the cockpit using the supplied mounting hardware.

Suitable for:

  • Fast road and track cars
  • Circuit cars
  • Race cars
  • Track day vehicles
  • Cars used for driver coaching and lap analysis
  • Vehicles with a suitable windscreen or dashboard mounting position
  • Requires a clear, unobstructed view of the sky for best GPS accuracy.
  • For circuit use only. Not for use on public roads.

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 manner. Requires helmet or headset (sold separately) enabled with BLUETOOTH technology. Please note: Carbon fibre cars can block and absorb GPS signals. Interference from carbon fibre cars can affect the accuracy of the GPS antenna. The Garmin Catalyst should be mounted on the windshield or on the dash with a clear unobstructed view of the sky.

What's Included

  • Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimiser
  • 32 GB microSD card pre-installed
  • Remote Cam with polarised lens cover
  • Remote Cam 3.5 metre cable
  • Heavy-duty vehicle suction cup
  • Powered magnetic mount
  • Action cam mount
  • Two 1″ connecting arms
  • 1″ arm connector
  • Cable clips
  • Socket power cable
  • Documentation
  • 1″ ball adapter screw down mount
  • USB data cable
  • 12V bare wire vehicle power cable
  • Additional Remote Cam adhesive

FAQs

What is the Garmin Catalyst Driving Performance Optimiser designed for?

The Garmin Catalyst is designed for recreational circuit driving, helping track day drivers and racers analyse performance, review sessions and identify areas for improvement.

Is the Garmin Catalyst suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is suitable for first-time track drivers as well as experienced racers, providing easy-to-understand feedback and coaching without requiring complex data analysis.

How does True Track Positioning work?

True Track Positioning uses 10Hz multi-GNSS positioning, image processing and built-in accelerometers to create a detailed view of your racing line on track.

What is True Optimal Lap?

True Optimal Lap combines your best driven segments from a session to show an achievable lap time based on lines you have actually driven and can replicate.

Does the Garmin Catalyst provide real-time lap data?

Yes. It displays real-time information including best lap time, adaptive delta times, lap count and total session time.

Does it give coaching while driving?

Yes. The Garmin Catalyst can provide adaptive audio coaching via Bluetooth through a compatible helmet headset or car stereo.

Does it record video?

Yes. The included 1080p HD Remote Cam records driving footage that is time-synced with your lap data for easier review after each session.

Can I review my session without downloading data?

Yes. The device presents session analysis directly on the 7-inch touchscreen display, making it easy to review data in the garage without complex downloads or graphs.

Can I add new tracks?

Yes. Garmin Catalyst includes a large global track database and allows additional tracks to be added as needed.

Can this be used on public roads?

No. The Garmin Catalyst is intended only for recreational use in a circuit environment and should never be used on public roadways.

Does it require a Bluetooth headset?

A Bluetooth-enabled helmet or headset is required for audio coaching and is sold separately.

Where should the device be mounted?

For best GPS accuracy, the Garmin Catalyst should be mounted on the windshield or dashboard with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky, especially in carbon fibre vehicles.

Shipping & Delivery

Dispatch Times

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Warranty

Most products include a manufacturer’s warranty covering manufacturing defects only. Warranties do not cover wear and tear, improper installation, misuse or neglect, track use, competition or racing environments, labour costs, vehicle damage, downtime, or consequential loss. Warranty outcomes are determined by the manufacturer, not Clubsport Garage. Items must be returned for inspection at the customer’s cost unless agreed otherwise.

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