Get Ready for the New Season – January 2026

Happy New Year from everyone at JB Data Engineering!

As the festive lights come down and the calendars flip to 2026, teams and drivers across the globe are already turning their thoughts to the season ahead. Whether you’re chasing a British GT podium, defending an ELMS title or simply aiming for consistent finishes in your local series, preparation now pays dividends when the flag drops.

Get Race-Ready for 2026!

At JB Data Engineering, we’ve spent the winter helping teams get their data and video systems prepared and ready for the new season. From fresh VBOX HD2 installs to Ecumaster calibrations and CARTEK PDM wiring checks, the off-season is the perfect time to upgrade before the rush begins.

Here are a few key areas we always recommend tackling early:

 Above: JB Data Engineering working with VBOX to configure a new installation (Photo: VBOX)

Data Logger Health Check

Cold garages and damp winters play havoc with connectors and batteries. A quick diagnostic check now prevents mid-season headaches - we’ve seen more than one team lose a full session due to a corroded plug.

Software Updates & Configs

Race Studio 3, Circuit Tools 3, Ecumaster Client and RaceSense all received updates in 2025. Loading the latest firmware and tailoring your dash layouts while you’ve still got time means that you arrive at the first test with everything dialled in.

Above: VBOX technician installing a camera on a new installation. Checking cables for  snags and breaks now saves time when you get to the circuit. (Photo: VBOX)

Spares Kit Refresh

Check those RaceSense hoses, VBOX cables and CARTEK connectors. A small investment in spares now saves a lot of stress when you arrive in the assembly area with a problem!

New to Data & Video? Avoid Costly Mistakes

Thinking of investing in video and data equipment for the first time? Before hitting the ‘Buy Now’ button, talk to JB Data Engineering. With over ten years’ experience, we’ll match the right system to your needs and budget - saving you from expensive wrong turns.

The Fiesta ST240 grid leaving the start at Brands Hatch (Photo: James Roberts)

Target Your Driving Weaknesses

Struggling with brake temps or throttle application? Sensors overlaid on video can reveal exactly where the seconds hide. We supply and install data and video acquisition systems from all the leading brands, plus we can train you to optimise your investment.

Get in touch - email jordan@jbdataengineering.co.uk or call 00 (44) 7717 562169 - and let’s make 2026 your most successful season yet!

Upgrading from the Aim X Log Compact to the MXG 1.3: Competitive Advantages for Club Racers

For club racers considering stepping up from the Aim X Log Compact to the MXG 1.3 TFT Car Dash Display Logger, this upgrade unlocks real-time insights that could potentially shave seconds off your lap times. Don’t get us wrong: the X Log Compact is a brilliant, compact logger with integrated GPS (25Hz), 6-axis IMU, WiFi/Bluetooth and 4GB storage. It’s ideal for hidden installs and post-session analysis. The MXG 1.3, however, transforms data into an on-track weapon.

Above: The AiM MXG 1.3 TFT Car Dash Display (Photo: AiM)

Real-Time Visibility on a Stunning 7” TFT Display

The MXG 1.3’s high-contrast 7” screen shows ECU data, lap times and alarms instantly - no more waiting for downloads. Customisable pages display speed, RPM, gear and G-forces at a glance, letting you react mid-corner if you need to. An ambient light sensor ensures readability in glare or night races.

Configurable RGB Shift Lights and Alarms

10 RGB shift lights and eight alarm LEDs (fully programmable) guide optimal shifts and warn of issues (i.e. low oil pressure flashing red). This on-dash feedback beats the X Log’s post-session review, helping you react instantly on-track.

Above: The AiM MXG 1.3 TFT rear connectors (Photo: Aim)

Expanded Connectivity and Outputs

MXG adds two digital (1A at 12V) connectors for external systems (fans, lights) and WiFi for wireless config. It integrates easily with SmartyCam for video overlays, turning data into visual debriefs - perfect for your media team clips.

Broader ECU and Sensor Support

While X Log excels at ECU streams (K-Line/RS232/CAN), MXG supports 1,000+ ECUs with predefined maths channels and up to eight expansions (e.g. LCU-One Lambda). A built-in GPS09 Module provides precise lap timing without extras.

Photo: The Aim MXG TFT Side Connectors (Photo: Aim)

Cockpit Integration

The MXG TFT replaces analogue gauges, freeing up space in tight cockpits while logging everything the X Log does - plus displaying it live.

At £2,400 + VAT vs X Log’s £470.00 + VAT, the Aim MXG 1.3 TFT Car Dash Display Logger is an investment for serious club racers chasing podiums. JB Data Engineering supplies, installs and provides training and support on both systems - contact us to discuss upgrading and prepare to dominate in 2026!

Test Day Support to get 2026 Off to a Winning Start!

If you’re planning a test day to shake down your 2026 entry, JB Data Engineering can support you to ensure your data and video systems are operating as they should and maybe demonstrate some functionality you’ve not considered before.

With over ten years’ experience providing data support to teams across the globe, from WEC entries to domestic club competitors, we have a huge amount of experience to call on to make sure you get the new season off to the best possible start.

For all Test Day bookings to be taken up to 31.03.26, we are offering a 5% discount on our standard day rate for bookings made before 5.00pm on Friday 09.01.26. Call us now on 00(44) 7717 562169 or email jordan@jbdataengineering.co.uk.

Looking at the announcements of early season entries, 2026 looks as if it will be another busy motorsport year with packed grids and thrilling racing. We very much look forward to continuing to work with our existing clients and developing new relationships as the season progresses.

We hope to see you in a paddock or workshop soon.

Have a great Janurary

The JB Data Engineering Team.

Jordan