Donkers Motorsport Performance

Donkers Motorsport Performance provides a variety of services in motorcycle racing, both on and off track. DMP can help you with many technical needs within the motorsports arena. We specialize in Motorcycle Electronics, such as ECU calibration and data logging. From club racing and track-day enthusiasts, to supplying key technical support to factory teams in MotoGP. If you want to win, you runDMP!

About

Starting Donkers Motorsport Performance was the logical next step for founder Sander Donkers, having worked for over a decade in various racing teams in the worldwide arena of professional motorsport.
Experienced in numerous fields, having worked as a mechanic, suspension engineer, data/electronics and chassis design engineer in BSB, AMA racing, WSB and most recently as a race engineer in MotoGP. DMP was set up to be able to serve a wide variety of engineering support in Motorsports and we can provide your team with a variety of services, both on and off track.
Skills

ECU and Data Acquisition packages: Marelli, MoTeC, 2D, Pectel, HRC Cobra, AIM
Engine Calibration using Dynojet and Superflow Chassis and Engine Dynamometers.
Design and testing of Suspension Components using dynamometers; MTS, Roehrig
Motorcycle Chassis Simulation : Foale Motorcycle Kinematics, MotoSpec, Suspact.
CAD/CAE: Solidworks, AutoCAD/Pro-engineer/Ideas
Microsoft Office, specialized in Excel analysis
Preparation of motorcycles, fabrication, welding, machining, prototyping.
Fluent in Dutch and English, German and Italian

Education

MSc Motorsport Engineering&Management at Cranfield University
BSc Automotive Engineering at Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen

Services

Electronics Development and Tuning

Design and calibration of new Data Acquisition and Engine Control Systems, Fuelmapping, Ignition and Drive-By-Wire Mapping.
Development, Calibration, Dyno and Track Tuning of Advanced Rider Aids such as Traction Control, Engine Braking strategies, Predictive Torque Management.
Re-programming of standard ECU for race use
Complete instalment and calibration of aftermarket race ECU (Marelli, MoteC etc)
Installation and dyno tuning of fuel controllers and quickshifters (Power Commander, Bazzaz)

Optimal Return from Data Acquisition

Use DMP for Track Support and Maximize Performance of Data Acquisition and Engine Control Systems.
Offers outstanding interaction with rider, analyzing problems, clear feedback through data visualization.
Tuning of electronic rider-aids and chassis set-up.
Utilize mix of Rider feedback and Data to find optimum Chassis setting.

Rider and Team Support

Rider support and thorough understanding of motorcycle dynamics and riding techniques.
Race strategies and Tire management. Managing technicians and organize team structure.