Endurance Race @ IOK, Timing System

fmlewis · 03-26-2012, 05:19 PM

We are considering an upgrade to an electronic timing system for the Endurance races this year. The system would be able to capture your timing for the laps, number of laps, average lap time, calculated speed, etc.

Since we run several competitors at once the system will be capable of knowing who is who on the course.

I am curious to hear what people would think of a system like that. Is knowing your lap times important? Speed? etc?

What information is important or would you like to know?

Let me know what you guys think.

BTW: Mark your calendars our first Endurance for 2012 is April 21. I will post up information over the next few days.

biggin69 · 03-26-2012, 05:59 PM

Frank, I think the four things you mentioned are good. It would also help you guys with figuring out the top drivers for each race.

carwash · 03-26-2012, 06:22 PM

Electronic timing is king. Keeps any kind of arguing or discrepencies happening from inaccurate lap counting etc. Be great for competitors to know their best lap times etc, as well as telling you how well you were doing even if you end up with a DNF.

carwash · 03-26-2012, 06:23 PM

My only bummer is not having this new rig completed in time for the first race.

yellowjacket · 03-26-2012, 06:58 PM

Hijack....pics of new rig..? Or just pile o parts?....end hijack:)

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carwash · 03-26-2012, 10:21 PM

You'll see it when it's done i guess....

cheapthrills49 · 03-27-2012, 04:00 AM

AMA has been running transponders for years, like CW hit on, it takes away all discrepancies.

On that note, did u have a lot of he said she said when u passed out the trophies ?
I don't see it payin off for the price, u run a pretty damn good show overall.
See ya n a month Mike!

reformed · 03-27-2012, 08:28 PM

Yes, we need more info on the races. Time of day, cost, classes, etc. would be great!

03-26-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
fmlewis The best damn Engineer!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairfield Posts: 135	Endurance Race @ IOK, Timing System We are considering an upgrade to an electronic timing system for the Endurance races this year. The system would be able to capture your timing for the laps, number of laps, average lap time, calculated speed, etc. Since we run several competitors at once the system will be capable of knowing who is who on the course. I am curious to hear what people would think of a system like that. Is knowing your lap times important? Speed? etc? What information is important or would you like to know? Let me know what you guys think. BTW: Mark your calendars our first Endurance for 2012 is April 21. I will post up information over the next few days.

03-26-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Electronic timing is king. Keeps any kind of arguing or discrepencies happening from inaccurate lap counting etc. Be great for competitors to know their best lap times etc, as well as telling you how well you were doing even if you end up with a DNF. __________________

03-26-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	My only bummer is not having this new rig completed in time for the first race. __________________

03-26-2012, 06:58 PM	#5
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Hijack....pics of new rig..? Or just pile o parts?....end hijack:) Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

03-26-2012, 10:21 PM	#6
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	You'll see it when it's done i guess.... __________________

03-26-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	Frank, I think the four things you mentioned are good. It would also help you guys with figuring out the top drivers for each race.

03-27-2012, 04:00 AM	#7
cheapthrills49 VANILLA GORILLA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blanmolester, ohio.......stonelick lake Posts: 192	AMA has been running transponders for years, like CW hit on, it takes away all discrepancies. On that note, did u have a lot of he said she said when u passed out the trophies ? I don't see it payin off for the price, u run a pretty damn good show overall. See ya n a month Mike! __________________ I EAT BURRITOS ON EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!

03-27-2012, 08:28 PM	#8
reformed Too many projects Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maineville, OH Posts: 42	Yes, we need more info on the races. Time of day, cost, classes, etc. would be great!