How Garmin Catalyst 2 Driving Performance Optimizers Can Make You a Better Driver

Building the most impressive speed machine to compete is only half the battle—the other is knowing how to drive it well. Garmin’s Catalyst 2 Driving Performance Optimizer can help in that department. Here’s how.

This compact, easily mountable device gives real-time audio coaching through audio cues via Bluetooth connected earbuds or car stereo. That lets you adjust your driving technique mid-run. That means it can coach you through braking, acceleration, and turn-in points on the track. It also gives you notifications if you hit a new best lap time.

The Catalyst 2 also records your track time through a built in 1440p HDR camera that records high-clarity video of every session. The video then gets overlayed with graphics like track map, speed, delta time, a G-G traction circle diagram, and more.

But the real star is the Catalyst’s True Optimal Lap Technology that overlays the lines you drove with the best line you can get and repeat consistently. That’s actionable information that can help you prepare before your next run.

When you’re off the track, the Catalyst 2 will identify areas of improvement for you. Plus, detailed performance data allows you to dig deeper into how you performed, which is all accessible on an app you can access on your phone or tablet.

Other features include:
• Advanced Position Tracking: Uses 25 Hz multi GNSS, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and image processing for precise line mapping and vehicle dynamics
• 3-Inch Touchscreen Display: Shows real time lap data including last lap, best lap, adaptive delta time, lap count, and session time
• Drag Racing Timer: Records acceleration milestones, including 0–60 mph and common drag distances
• Preinstalled Track Database: Comes loaded with road courses worldwide and supports custom track creation

GET THE GARMIN CATALYST 2 PERFORMANCE DRIVING OPTIMIZER HERE