Guys,
I'm going to buy an XT lap timer and I'm just trying to decide if I should buy the whole package with the beacon or if I should just go with the timer itself.
I know with the transmitters (whether we have them this year or not) there is a beacon on the track, but are they compatable with most timers?
Thanks for any help,
Ray
As long as the receiver is aimed correctly, it should work with any beacon.
You also need to find out if the lap timer reads hours.. otherwise, what does it matter :)
R
QuoteGuys,
I know with the transmitters (whether we have them this year or not) there is a beacon on the track, but are they compatable with most timers?
Thanks for any help,
Ray
If you mean the transmitter for a transponder then NO, the XT or any other lap timer will not read it. They are two completely different systems. A lap timer works off an infared signal transmitted by a beacon. A transponder works off of a magnetic strip which is decoded by a computer. or sometrhing like that. ;D I would suggest getting the beacon as well. That way its there if you need it or if you do a trackday you can use it then. Even if there is a beacon out there, you can set another one up aon the other side and get split times
I just got the receiver/timer. I have yet to be at a track day that someone else didn't have a transmitter up. At races, there is always a transmitter up (CCS anyway).
Thanks guys!
Oh and Ryan, you need a lap timer that keeps track of hours. Or maybe one with a fuel guage! ;D
Does anyone know if CCS furnishes a beacon or if it is a voluntary racer thing?
CCS does not provide beacons.
QuoteThanks guys!
Oh and Ryan, you need a lap timer that keeps track of hours. Or maybe one with a fuel guage! ;D
Aa gas gauge would be good... but it would probably read high and I'd still run out mid race...
R
Ray,
You'll be fine with the XT. Every track I've been to they've had a transmitter that works with the timer. Only problem with track days is sometimes, the owner of the transmitter leaves early. I have an extra one on hand just in case.
Needless to say, just by the receiver with the 6 inch cord. You'll be fine.
P.S. I have a feeling that CCS may adopt what WERA is doing this year and that is making timing receivers mandatory for all race events. Which means an additional $40 outta your pocket per event, or buying one out right.
CCS does require the use of a transponder (transmitter?)... you have to buy the bracket (a whopping $5) but the cost of USING the unit is included in your entry fees. I don't know what they're doing in WERA, but these units are not available for purchase.
If you FAIL TO RETURN IT after an event, you must pay both a fine and replacement fee before you can race again. If you crash and it is damaged, fees are handled on a case-by-case basis (ya gotta bring at least PART of it back).
They started doing this in the MW/GL/GP regions last year.
Kim,
Due to a major street riding accident I didn't race last year. They made transponders mandatory for CCS in select regions? Wow, that's news to me. :(
Luckily I race SE region, so I'm guessing I'm okay?
OWW! I hope you're back to 100% and glad you'll be back this year.
I believe we were told they will continue using manual scoring as a backup for a few more seasons, but yep... when you register at the track they'll assign a unit to you. I know we had fun finding an "uncurvy" surface on which to mount it. One benefit is that if you don't have a lap timer, you'll be able to get printouts of all your lap times.
Tiff and/or Kevin can speak more definitively on the details re the other regions. I hope I'm not speaking "out of school" in regards to rolling it out to all regions.
(just to make sure I'm not confusing anyone... I'm talking about the little yellow boxes - not lap timers)
Transponders are used in the SE region. They were in use at Barber last year. AFAIK they are used in all CCS regions - ones run directly by CCS.
The first mount was free, additional mounts were $5. Not sure if you can still get one free mount.
They are paid for through an additional $5 on your gate pass. Much better than paying $40 each weekend.