VBOX Pit Lane Timer for Pit Stop Perfection! – May 2026

May 5
4 min read

Can we support your Le Mans-week Race Preparations?

Hello and welcome to the JB Data Engineering May 2026 Newsletter!

We’ve had a fantastic start to the season, providing clients old and new with equipment, installations, training and trackside support to kick the 2026 racing season off with a bang!

The #33 Greystone GT McLaren 720S GT3 Evo piloted by Zak Meakin and Dean Macdonald -

Autódromo International do Algarve - Friday 17.04.26 (Photo: International GT Open / Greystone GT)

One of the many highlights of April was working with Greystone GT at Portimão as the team began its International GT Open campaign in which it has two entries; the #33 McLaren 720S GT3 Evo PRO entry driven by Dean Macdonald and Zak Meakin and the sister #24 PROAM entry piloted by Andrey Borodin and Oliver Webb.

Dean and Zak had a fantastic weekend, finishing on the podium in Race 1 and winning Race 2, and left Portugal leading the championship standings, one point ahead of Christian Mansell and Maximilian Gotz. Andrey and Oliver took an 11th place finish in class in Race Two.

The #24 PROAM Greystone GT McLaren 720S GT3 Evo driven by Andrey Borodin and Oliver Webb -

Autódromo International do Algarve - Friday 17.04.26 (Photo: International GT Open / Greystone GT)

Racing in Portugal is always a joy, with the beautiful Autódromo International do Algarve and its dramatic elevation changes providing some great on-track action. JB Data Engineering very much looks forward to rejoining Greystone GT as the season progresses.

Our diaries for this year are now very full but we’d love to support you if the schedule allows. Please call us on 00(44) 7717 562169 or email jordan@jbdataengineering.co.uk if we can help you at a circuit in any way in 2026.

Master the Stop: Why the VBOX Pit Lane Timer is Your Secret Weapon for Endurance Success

The VBOX Pit Lane Timer range: From left to right: VBOX Mini Pit Lane Timer, Pit Lane Timer (S) and Pit Lane Timer (R) (Photo: VBOX)

In endurance racing, a podium is rarely won the track alone - it is often lost in the pits. As we head into the peak of the 2026 endurance season, JB Data Engineering is proud to highlight the VBOX Pit Lane Timer, the definitive tool for eliminating guesswork and avoiding costly penalties during crucial pit stop windows.

Precision When Every Second Counts

The VBOX Pit Lane Timer is engineered to manage the high-pressure environment of the pit lane with surgical precision. By recognising pre-set entry points, the unit automatically switches modes to provide exactly what the driver needs.

On Track: Displays your current stint time.

In Pit Lane: Switches to a high-accuracy live speed display to ensure you stay under the limit.

In Pit Box: Initiates a clear countdown to the exact moment you should leave.

Real-Time LED Feedback

Using a highly visible array of six LEDs, the timer provides instant visual prompts. Whether you’re monitoring speed relative to the pit lane limit or watching the countdown to release, these LEDs allow the driver to react instantly without staring at a screen. For teams, an optional Secondary OLED Display can be added to mirror the countdown, ensuring the pit crew and driver are perfectly synchronised for minimal-loss release.

The VBOX Secondary Pit Display connected to the VBOX Pit Lane Timer. (Photo: VBOX)

The JB Data Engineering Advantage

As expert suppliers of VBOX equipment, JB Data Engineering doesn’t just sell hardware; we provide the technical expertise to ensure your data logging is optimised. With features like 25Hz data logging and the intuitive Circuit Tools analysis software, we help you break down every delta - from pit box to pit exit - to find those hidden fractions of a second.

Ready to Level up your pit strategy for the next big race?

Contact JB Data Engineering today to discuss the VBOX Pit Lane Timer model best suited for your car, from permanent rear-connector setups to compact Mini units for cockpits with restricted space.

At a Glance:

No More Penalties: Warnings if you are at risk of crossing the exit line too early.

British Engineering: Designed and manufactured in the UK.

Lifetime Support: Benefit from free software upgrades and expert advice for the life of the product

Looking ahead Through May to July

With the season now in full swing, we hope that racing is going well for you and that all your investments, testing and pre-season preparations are now delivering the on-track success you deserve.

Although the diary is very full, JB Data Engineering may be able to assist for certain selected dates in June and July. If you need data support at Le Mans, we are currently available between the 12th and 14th of June and again for the following weekend. We also have two weekends available in July and August; the 24th to the 26th of July and the 21st to the 23rd of August. These dates are likely to be booked very quickly so if we can help, please contact us as soon as you can.