Garmin unveils Catalyst 2: compact on‑track coach with video, telemetry and real‑time coaching

Garmin unveils compact on‑track coach Catalyst 2

OLATHE, Kan., Feb 17 (Reuters) — Garmin announces the Catalyst 2, a compact all‑in‑one racetrack performance optimizer that packages video, telemetry and coaching into a windshield‑mounted unit aimed at drivers seeking measurable lap‑time gains. The device pairs a bright 3‑inch display and built‑in camera with Garmin’s True Optimal Lap™ technology, which composites a driver’s best achievable time into a single video by stitching together the fastest driven lines as if run on one lap. Real‑time audio coaching cues play through connected earbuds or a car stereo to give drivers immediate instructions on speed and braking while on track.

Garmin emphasizes automatic data interpretation and post‑session tools that reduce guesswork for both amateurs and professionals. Catalyst 2 highlights the top three opportunities for improvement after each session, records video with telemetry overlays and enables post‑session comparison, sortable leaderboards and driver comparisons via the Garmin Catalyst app on smartphones and tablets. The app lets users sort leaderboards by session, day, year or vehicle make and model, and export data for external coaching, translating analysis into actionable targets to shave seconds off lap times.

Garmin positions Catalyst 2 as lightweight and easy to install with a windshield mount, promoting broader access to on‑track analytics traditionally reserved for higher‑end systems. Susan Lyman, Garmin’s vice president of consumer sales and marketing, says the product helps drivers “realize their potential” and learn new insights each time they hit the track, underlining the company’s push into motorsports coaching and consumer performance electronics.

Garmin also notes routine corporate reporting: the company issues its fourth‑quarter earnings release on Feb. 18, 2026 at 07:00 a.m., providing stakeholders with its scheduled quarterly results and disclosures.

Pricing and availability for Catalyst 2 are not disclosed in the announcement. Garmin markets the device as suitable for a wide range of track users, signaling a strategy to broaden its addressable motorsports market by lowering the barriers to data‑driven driver improvement.