Abstract: A computer program product, system, and computer-implemented method for brokering an online racing event, actual and virtual, between a plurality of drivers and storing data relating to modifications of performance vehicles in a virtual garage. The method includes creation of a virtual vehicles from data structures of included components, and historical data relating to aftermarket components and accessories added to the vehicle. Drivers may be matched together using a matching algorithm, and racing data gathered in real time during a racing event is used to determine a relative performance rating for each driver. An available pool of drivers is determined based on said driver's performance rating and a driver selection criteria. In various embodiments, a virtual racing event is created in computer-readable memory in which performance metrics for graphic representations of vehicle are assigned.

Abstract: A computer program product, system, and computer-implemented method for brokering an online racing event between a plurality of drivers and storing data relating to modifications of performance vehicles in a virtual garage. The method includes creation of a virtual vehicles from data structures of included components, and historical data relating to aftermarket components and accessories added to the vehicle. Drivers may be matched together using a matching algorithm, and racing data gathered in real time during a racing event is used to determine a relative performance rating for each driver. An available pool of drivers is determined based on said driver's performance rating and a driver selection criteria.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to hierarchical content organization techniques, which may thus enable improved content indexing and/or retrieval, among other benefits. In examples, a content platform maintains a content hierarchy, where, for example, each category within the content hierarchy has an associated set of categories/subcategories. It will be appreciated that any number of hierarchical levels may be used. Accordingly, a post or other content item may be associated with one or more categories/subcategories (e.g., one or more nodes) of the content hierarchy, thereby facilitating subsequent retrieval of the content (e.g., responsive to a user query and/or to provide to a search platform). Thus, in contrast to discussion boards and other content management systems, the disclosed aspects ensure content is organized when created, thereby improving later retrieval and/or any of a variety of subsequent processing, among other benefits.

Abstract: A computer program product, system, and computer-implemented method for brokering an online racing event, actual and virtual, between a plurality of drivers and storing data relating to modifications of performance vehicles in a virtual garage. The method includes creation of a virtual vehicles from data structures of included components, and historical data relating to aftermarket components and accessories added to the vehicle. Drivers may be matched together using a matching algorithm, and racing data gathered in real time during a racing event is used to determine a relative performance rating for each driver. An available pool of drivers is determined based on said driver's performance rating and a driver selection criteria. In various embodiments, a virtual racing event is created in computer-readable memory in which performance metrics for graphic representations of vehicle are assigned.

Abstract: A computer program product, system, and computer-implemented method for brokering an online racing event between a plurality of drivers and storing data relating to modifications of performance vehicles in a virtual garage. The method includes creation of a virtual vehicles from data structures of included components, and historical data relating to aftermarket components and accessories added to the vehicle. Drivers may be matched together using a matching algorithm, and racing data gathered in real time during a racing event is used to determine a relative performance rating for each driver. An available pool of drivers is determined based on said driver's performance rating and a driver selection criteria.