John McGuinness & science of fast

[keeena]

There's a big data / data viz contest that my company is hosting. The challenge? Use big data analytics and visualization to explain why John McGuinness is an extra-ordinary rider. First prize is $5000 (for each: data algorithm and visualization). Not sure if this is anybody's domain, but figured I'd share.

I may give it a try myself (it's my field) but I'm not eligible because I work for the company. Boooo.

https://www.crowdanalytix.com/contes...otorcycle-math
https://www.crowdanalytix.com/contes...otorcycle-math

[carsick]

Looking at the data provided, I did not see ball size. On a more sincere note, you may be trying to quantify something which is not a number. Keep us posted on the results!

[Paul_E_D]

Looking at the data provided, I did not see ball size.

Nor beerbelly size... LOL

[carsick]

Good to see my training program is paying dividends, as I resemble that remark.

[number9]

There's a big data / data viz contest that my company is hosting. The challenge? Use big data analytics and visualization to explain why John McGuinness is an extra-ordinary rider. First prize is $5000 (for each: data algorithm and visualization). Not sure if this is anybody's domain, but figured I'd share.

I may give it a try myself (it's my field) but I'm not eligible because I work for the company. Boooo.

https://www.crowdanalytix.com/contes...otorcycle-math
https://www.crowdanalytix.com/contes...otorcycle-math

1. Do the analysis
2. Give it to me so I can take credit for it
3. ?????
4. (Split the) profit

[tsorfas]

thats an awesome research project! def keep us posted.

[The Snowman]

McGuinness is an anomaly. It may that he has bigger balls (already been covered) and a higher fear threshold than other riders do.

[maxim_X]

It's not the size of the balls, I think it's the density. Those things are two singularities, they would drown Phelps if he tried to wear them swimming. You're going to need some data from the source.

[Tunertype]

This is the kind of number crunching I love to do just for fun. If I have enough time I'll definitely take a crack at it. The big balls theory is already plausable. If you look at the average heart rate of John vs Chad you see a 30bpm difference in heart rate(could be indicator of fear/excitement).

[Expat]

McGuinness just drinks more beer than the others!

[The Snowman]

McGuinness just drinks more McGuinness than the others!

Fixed.

[keeena]

Results are in!

Stefan's (1st place, data) analysis was unique and I think David Foster's (2nd place, viz) story is the easiest to understand - has good combination of metrics and commentary. In the end it seems to boil down to line and consistent (segment to segment) performance.

What I found interesting is that a number of the visuals created are similar to what a lot of us get using the GPS lap timer software.

I guess this project was so interesting that the company is following up by going to Isle of Man. Wish I could get in on that one.