# WinRacing V52.8 Installation

1. Back up the existing `winRacing` folder.
2. Copy the included `winRacing` folder over the existing project.
3. Open the V52 dashboard with a completed race date.
4. Click **Build V52 Snapshot** for multiple completed race dates to build long-term history.
5. Review **Long-term Performance Analytics**.

V52.8 reads JSON snapshots from `runtime/cache/v52`. It does not alter database schema or production weights.