Al Kamel Systems

What Al Kamel Systems does

Al Kamel Systems S.L. is a Spanish motorsport technology provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in La Garriga, Barcelona, with a Tech Centre in Madrid and a North American subsidiary (Al Kamel North America). The company specializes in timing, live data, connectivity, and graphics for television production in the motorsport sector, serving four primary customer segments: championships, racing circuits, racing teams, and rally organizers. Its product portfolio spans hardware (MyLaps X2 Pro/X2 Plus/TR2 transponders, PP Tracker rally safety devices, 4K CCTV, signaling systems), software (V2 Protocol real-time data streaming, Race Control Software, Track Eye photo-finish, Jump Start, Track Limits, TV Graphics, Team Data Client, Telemetry over CAN BUS), and integrated services (Race Control Room installation, Circuit Maintenance, championship-wide timing-as-a-service).

The underlying technology architecture combines the MyLaps X2 Pro transponder infrastructure (a third-party hardware foundation) with proprietary software developed over 20+ years, deployed either on-site at events or via the V2 Protocol On Cloud SaaS model. Al Kamel earns revenue through four streams: hardware sales (transponders and accessories priced €107-€2,157), recurring software licenses and championship timing packages (€890-€17,793), equipment rental (€50/unit, plus caution deposits), and bespoke championship contracts with enterprise motorsport organizations.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting official championships and circuits, complemented by direct e-commerce for hardware and software via store.alkamelsystems.com (global), pptracker-store.alkamelsystems.com (rally), alkamelnorthamerica.com (North America), and championship-specific live-results portals. Anchor customers include FIA World Endurance Championship (since 2012), Peter Auto (15+ years), IMSA, Extreme E, Ferrari Challenge, European Le Mans Series, E1 Series, FIA Formula 4 / Eurocup 3, Circuit Paul Ricard, and Circuito de Navarra. The company operates with 11-50 employees and serves events across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Name

Al Kamel Systems

Legal name

AL KAMEL SYSTEMS S.L.

Website

https://alkamelsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Al Kamel Systems is a Spanish motorsport technology firm providing timing, live data, race control, and TV graphics solutions to racing championships, circuits, teams, and rally organizers globally, with its V2 Protocol software and MyLaps-compatible transponder hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Timing Technology

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Racing Technology & Timing/Tracking Infrastructure (MPAEADAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG)

Keywords

• Motorsport timing technology
• Race control software
• Live timing services
• Motorsport transponder systems
• Rally safety tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

La Garriga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of transponders (MyLaps X2 Pro, TR2 variants), accessories, and timing equipment with prices ranging from €107 to €2,157 for various products.
2. Software Licenses: V2 Protocol licenses for race weekends, test days, full seasons, and cloud-based services sold to championships, teams, and circuits.
3. Equipment Rental: Transponder rental services for events at €50 per unit, with caution deposits and penalty structures for late returns.
4. Championship-Specific Services: Per-event and full-season timing packages for specific championships (Ferrari Challenge, Eurocup3, Spanish F4, FRECA) ranging from €890 to €8,125.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Al Kamel Systems provides motorsport timing, live data, race control, and TV graphics technology to championships, circuits, racing teams, and rally organizers. Its portfolio includes the proprietary V2 Protocol data-streaming platform, MyLaps X2 Pro-based timekeeping solutions, transponders, Track Eye photo-finish systems, CCTV/signalling infrastructure, telemetry, and rally safety tracking devices (PP Tracker). The company sells hardware, software licenses, and managed timing services globally, supporting clients such as FIA WEC, Extreme E, IMSA, Ferrari Challenge, and Peter Auto.

Product overview

Al Kamel Systems is a motorsport technology provider offering a comprehensive suite of timing, tracking, and race management solutions. The portfolio is organized around three core pillars: Software Services (V2 Protocol, Live Timing, Race Control Software, TV Graphics, Team Data Client), Hardware Products (transponders including X2 Plus, X2 Pro, and TR2 models with accessories and rental options, Rally Tracker/PP Tracker systems, CCTV and Signalling systems), and Circuit/Championship Services (Race Control Room setup, Timekeeping Solutions, Circuit Maintenance, Telemetry). The V2 Protocol serves as the central data streaming technology that connects timing hardware to team software and cloud services. Timekeeping solutions are based on MyLaps X2 Pro technology. The company serves diverse motorsport segments including championships (FIA WEC, Formula E, Extreme E, Ferrari Challenge), circuits (offering permanent technology installations), teams (data streaming and telemetry), and rallies (safety tracking devices).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• V2 Protocol Real-time data streaming protocol that integrates live timing data into racing teams' own software, available via cloud-accessible services from any location. Sold as licenses to championships, circuits, and teams.
• Timekeeping Solutions Software and hardware timing solutions built on MyLaps X2 Pro technology, offered on-site or remote to motorsport championships and circuits. Developed over more than 20 years of motorsport innovation.
• Live Timing Adaptable and reliable live timing software used in international championships, featuring customizable standings, real-time data transmission, on-track positioning, and responsive web design.
• Race Control Room Provision of complete temporary and permanent Race Control room setups, including video walls, network solutions, mounting, monitoring systems, and hosting services, sold to racing series and circuits.
• CCTV System Advanced CCTV system offering 4K resolution with unlimited cameras across the circuit, engineered to avoid common problems such as image freezing or delays.
• Signalling System Complete track signalling system including light arrays, pit lights, LED info panels, and pit-lane sirens, compliant with international racing regulations.
• Track Eye Photo-Finish System Photo-finish timing system providing precise timing for vehicles without transponders, using frame-by-frame analysis synchronized with high-resolution cameras.
• Jump Start System Jump start detection system with automatic and manual operating modes, performing frame-by-frame analysis synchronized with Track Eye cameras.
• Track Limits System Automated track limits detection system using CCTV cameras integrated with AKS timing software, enabling operators to configure detection zones during sessions.
• TV Graphics On-site or remote TV graphics production software with fully customizable real-time graphics, augmented reality, fan engagement features, and live statistics.
• Race Rack Full Installation End-to-end installation service including project management, optical fiber distribution and certification, network installation with remote assistance, radio equipment, and public announcement systems.
• Live Telemetry Data Acquisition Bidirectional live telemetry system based on track-network Access Points that communicate with in-car equipment connected to the vehicle CAN BUS, offering unlimited Chrono points.
• Rally Safety & Tracking Device (PP Tracker) 100% scalable global rally safety and tracking device adapted to all types of events and terrains, providing competitor safety and event management efficiency for rally organizers.
• V2 Protocol On Cloud Cloud-based live data stream service that integrates all timing information into teams' software and is accessible from any location.
• Team Data Client Real-time data client delivering timing data, weather, and pit information to teams, TV broadcasters, and partners via configurable window layouts, including race direction messages and positioning maps.
• Circuit Maintenance Service End-to-end circuit maintenance service that manages and maintains race electronics for racing circuits, focused on longevity and reliability.
• X2 Plus Transponder High-performance MyLaps X2 Plus transponder for precise timing and tracking in motorsport events, sold as a hardware unit.
• X2 Pro Transponder Professional-grade MyLaps X2 Pro transponder for racing applications with advanced timing capabilities, sold as a hardware unit.
• TR2 Transponder (Car/Bike) Versatile TR2 transponder for cars and bikes available with 1-year, 2-year, 5-year, and GO subscription model options.
• Kart Transponders Fixed power and TR2 transponders designed specifically for karting applications.
• Transponder Accessories Range of accessories including helmet plugs, carbon fiber covers, transponder holders, and ankle straps.
• Transponder Rental Service Rental service for transponders at EUR 50 per unit, requiring a EUR 300 caution deposit, with weekly late fees and forfeiture after six weeks.
• Live Results Portals Championship-specific live timing and results websites operated by Al Kamel Systems, delivering real-time race results to fans, media, and broadcasters.
• Championship Solutions Comprehensive timekeeping and technology solutions package offered to motorsport championships, covering timing, data, race control, and broadcast graphics based on 20+ years of motorsport innovation.
• Telemetry Unit (ESkootr Championship) Telemetry hardware unit designed for the ESkootr Championship, sold with antenna and telemetry box accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ years of motorsport timing innovation with thousands of events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIA WEC (World Endurance Championship)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Official timing system provider since the championship's inception in 2012. Al Kamel Systems provides complete timing technology, live results, and race timing infrastructure for the FIA World Endurance Championship.
• Extreme EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides innovative solutions for data, timing, and graphics in extreme desert environments. Successfully supported inaugural X Prix in April 2021 in Saudi Arabia working under pressure in extremes and never letting the championship down.
• Peter AutocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner15+ year partnership providing timing services for Historic Racing Series. Services characterized by reliability, efficiency, innovation, and adaptability, helping build successful series offering best service to clients.
• IMSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides live timing and results services for North American endurance racing series through dedicated IMSA-specific platform (imsa.results.alkamelcloud.com).
• Circuit Paul RicardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplies first-class security equipment and top-of-range timing material. Collaboration demonstrates commitment to continue providing competitors with top-of-range material for over 50 years of track operations.
• Circuito de NavarraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiming system provider since circuit opening in 2010. Priority given to efficient and professional timekeeping system with internationally proven experience and solvency.
• Razpbole Mecanique Alès Cévènnes CircuitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partnership to quickly realize timing and tracking projects with optimum efficiency, offering additional vital service to circuit clients.
• MyLapscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership using MyLaps X2 Pro transponder technology as the hardware foundation for timing solutions. Al Kamel Systems develops proprietary software integrated with MyLaps hardware.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MyLaps: MyLaps is the dominant transponder hardware provider in motorsport and is both Al Kamel's core technology partner and its closest direct competitor in race timing and live results. Both serve championships, circuits, and teams with timing infrastructure built around the X2 Pro platform.
• Racelogic (VBOX): Racelogic manufactures GPS-based data logging and timing equipment (VBOX) widely used in motorsport testing and live events. Its video and GPS timing products compete with Al Kamel's telemetry and Track Eye offerings for teams and championships.
• MoTeC: MoTeC designs and manufactures motorsport data acquisition, engine management, and display systems used across professional and club-level racing. Its telemetry and data logging products compete with Al Kamel's telemetry solutions for team customers.
• Stack Limited: Stack manufactures motorsport instrumentation including digital dashes, data loggers, and sensors used by racing teams. Its in-car data and display products overlap with Al Kamel's telemetry and team data offerings, particularly for club and semi-professional racing.

Broad incumbents

• Tissot: Tissot is the official timing partner for MotoGP, NBA, and several major series, providing precision timing for elite sports. While primarily a luxury watch brand, its motorsport timing work overlaps directly with Al Kamel's championship timing business at the high end of the market.
• Bosch Motorsport: Bosch Motorsport supplies ECUs, sensors, telemetry, and data acquisition systems across professional motorsport. While its scope is broader than Al Kamel's, it competes in the in-car telemetry and data acquisition space, especially with teams that source integrated stacks from a single supplier.
• Cosworth Electronics: Cosworth provides motorsport electronics including ECUs, data loggers, and telemetry systems used by professional racing teams. Its electronic and data acquisition portfolio overlaps with Al Kamel's telemetry and live data offerings, particularly at the team level.
• Tag Heuer (LVMH): Tag Heuer was historically the official timekeeper for Formula 1 and remains active in motorsport timing and sports sponsorship. While not a software/hardware provider today, it represents the prestige incumbent Al Kamel must displace when bidding for top-tier championship contracts.
• Marelli: Marelli (formerly Magneti Marelli Motorsport) supplies motorsport electronics, sensors, and telemetry to top-tier racing teams and championships. While broader in scope, it competes for high-end telemetry and data acquisition budgets that Al Kamel also addresses.

Emerging players

• ACTIA Automotive: ACTIA provides automotive and motorsport electronics including diagnostics, telemetry, and connected vehicle systems. Its motorsport-adjacent diagnostics and remote monitoring offerings compete with parts of Al Kamel's telemetry and rally tracking portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alkamelsystems
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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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