I had the chance to sit down with Kaan on The Blind Apex Podcast for Episode 149 — DIY Budget Data — and it turned into one of my favorite conversations about what OSMS is actually trying to do.
What We Covered
The open-source philosophy in motorsports Why are amateur racers still paying thousands for data tools that professionals use? The hardware exists, the software exists — the gap is accessibility and education. That’s the whole reason OSMS exists.
Building your own data acquisition setup We talked through what a real entry-level data stack looks like — GPS logger, a mount, the right app — and how far $200 gets you vs. a $2,000 “pro” system. Spoiler: further than you think.
Making performance data accessible Lap timing isn’t just for the fast guys. Understanding why you’re losing time — brake point, trail braking, corner exit — is how anyone at any pace gets better. The data doesn’t care about your lap time; it just shows you the truth.
The OSMS mission Building in public, sharing installs, covering what actually works at the track. No sponsored fluff, no gatekeeping.
Listen to Episode 149
Episode 149: DIY Budget Data → Apple Podcasts
Follow The Blind Apex
Kaan runs a great show covering the real side of motorsports — not the highlight reel, the actual grind of building, driving, and improving. Worth subscribing if you’re in the HPDE or time attack world.
If you want to dig into any of the tools we mentioned in the episode, check out the RaceBox install guide — full hardwired walkthrough with discount code included.
See you at the track.
— Dan @ OSMS.io