Circuit pressure management course
Online course of 300 hours in tyre pressure management on the circuit. 6 modules covering tyre pressure physics, instrumentation, tyre warmers, setup by circuit and conditions, and pressure data analysis, with an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the physical relationship between pressure, temperature and contact patch.
Use pressure gauges, pyrometers and TPMS sensors correctly.
Plan the warming and preparation of tyre sets.
Adjust pressures according to circuit, weather and rider style.
Analyse pressure and temperature data logged on track.
Apply championship minimum pressure rules.
Design a complete circuit pressure management protocol.
Who it's for
- Racing tyre technicians.
- Track engineers responsible for tyre performance.
- Road racing team mechanics.
- Racing data analysts.
- Tyre supplier technicians.
- Technical managers at riding schools.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter road racing.
What you'll work with
- FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations (tyre rules)
- FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations (technical and sporting rules for Superbike)
- ETRTO Standards Manual (European tyre and rim technical standards)
- UN/ECE Regulation No 75 (motorcycle tyres)
- ISO 4249 (motorcycle tyres and rims)
- MoTeC i2 Pro
- AiM Race Studio 3
- 2D Analyzer
- FLIR Thermal Studio
- Excel
6 modules
1.1The gas law applied to the tyre1.2Cold and hot pressure1.3Contact patch and vertical stiffness1.4Carcass deformation under load1.5Relationship between pressure and tread temperature1.6Nitrogen versus air1.7Hysteresis losses and heating1.8Effect of altitude and ambient temperature1.9Regulatory minimum pressure in racing1.10Practical exercise: pressure-temperature curve in a tyre warmer
2.1Digital pressure gauges and their calibration2.2Racing TPMS sensors2.3Probe and infrared pyrometers2.4Thermal imaging cameras in the pit box2.5Logging pressure on the datalogger2.6Common measurement errors2.7Grid measurement protocol2.8Traceability of tyre sets2.9Pressure control sheets2.10Lab: cross-calibration of pressure gauges
3.1Tyre warmers and their temperatures3.2Warm-up times by compound3.3Temperature loss on the grid3.4Pressure adjustment after warming3.5Rain and intermediate tyres3.6Managing new and used sets3.7Heat cycles and compound ageing3.8Tyre supplier recommendations3.9Tyre warmer rules by championship3.10Workshop: preparing a set for qualifying
4.1High- and low-energy circuits4.2Fast corners versus heavy braking4.3Track temperature and surface roughness4.4Wind, cloud and changes during the session4.5Front pressure and braking stability4.6Rear pressure and traction on exit4.7Interaction with suspension setup4.8Rider weight and riding style4.9Adjustments between practice and race4.10Case study: pressure table for three circuits
5.1Pressure curves over a lap5.2Thermal stabilisation and warm-up laps5.3Correlation with sector times5.4Detecting over- and under-pressure5.5Tread temperatures at shoulder and centre5.6Rider feedback versus the data5.7Tyre reports for the engineer5.8Compliance with minimum pressure in the race5.9Historical databases by circuit5.10Practical exercise: analysing a race TPMS file
6.1Choosing the circuit and category6.2Collecting ambient data6.3Measurement and instrumentation plan6.4Target pressures per session6.5Grid and pit box protocol6.6Recording and analysing results6.7Justified setup proposal6.8Final technical report6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Pro, AiM Race Studio 3, 2D Analyzer, FLIR Thermal Studio and Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for measuring pressures on the grid and in the pit box, analysing TPMS data from practice sessions and controlled warming of tyre sets. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations, ETRTO Standards Manual, UN/ECE Regulation No 75, ISO 4249.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MoTeC i2 Pro, AiM Race Studio 3, 2D Analyzer, FLIR Thermal Studio and Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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