Transponders

[CCS243]

I think that's a good idea Mike, but the staff to do the pit exit collection might not be available at every race. However, if they do collect your transponder in the paddock, it would be better if they had a list to check off so the racer doesn't get charged inadvertantly.

The best thing to to would be to let CCS know about this so they can streamline their system.  

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I'm not sure about the other regions, but at the MA & SE events your turn location is with the trophy person, Betty, in registration, who I refer to as the 3 Ts, t-shirts, trophies and transponders.  She has the sole copy of the check off list.

I/we only cruise the pits to pick up transponders when the competitors put a higher priority on bench racing and consumption of adult beverages than returning the unit after their last event and the staff is waiting to pack up and head home.  :P

The transponders for the two regions remain in the region and support Daytona events.  The Muse's charge & transposrt them along with all the other equipment required to stage each event.

Let's help each other out and surrender them in a timely fashion, and remind your pit buddies to do the same.  :)

[r1owner]

How about a scanner running pocket pc with an application that would scan the barcode on each transponder?  That would be ultra quick.

[Gixxerblade]

Good idea :)

[r1owner]

Yep,

They could use the scanner(s) when issuing and receiving them.

The application should be pretty easy to write.

[Linda_Hipps]

Well I guess we could go to AMB and all riders would have to purchase a $300 transponder. Then when you loose them or they get tore up in a crash it would be the riders responsiablity to replace it. Or you could rent them from CCS for the weekend. CCS perfers the westhold transponders and the computer system you riders need to remember to turn them back in at the race track you were issued the transponder that would be nice..and a whole lot easier for all.

[r1owner]

Well I guess we could go to AMB and all riders would have to purchase a $300 transponder. Then when you loose them or they get tore up in a crash it would be the riders responsiablity to replace it. Or you could rent them from CCS for the weekend. CCS perfers the westhold transponders and the computer system you riders need to remember to turn them back in at the race track you were issued the transponder that would be nice..and a whole lot easier for all.

That's fine.  I have no problem remembering to turn it in as long as you remember to mark it off.

[roadracer162]

There is no accurate way of accounting for these transponders without additional manpower or cost other than the racer putting up money in exchange as in a rental.  I would be sure to return it to get my money back. Is it a nuisance??  It sure is.

[Pierre - Team PMR]

Easy solution....when you turn in your transponder, you get a receipt.  No receipt means you didnt turn one in.  

If you did turn one in and they tell you otherwise, just pull out your receipt and prove to them that you turned it in.  

[Gixxerblade]

That's fine.  I have no problem remembering to turn it in as long as you remember to mark it off.

[Linda_Hipps]

Listed below are missing transponders. Please email at lindahipps@clearchannel.com or send them attention Linda 3001 Ramona Drive Fort Worth,Texas 76116. I will be sending letters out 05/13/05. Remember the cost of a transponder is $300.00.


Heath Small #27 Issued 03/04 at Daytona

John Groover #830 Issued 03/04 at Daytona
Sherry Dowling #49 Issued 03/04 at Daytona
Nathon Hester #82 Issued 03/04 at Daytona
Kreshna Pribadi #101 Issued 03/04 at Daytona

Carl Shefchik #217 Issued 04/22 at Road America
Hester Racing #182TC Issued 03/04 at Daytona
LC Racing #265TC Issued 03/04at Daytona
John Filice #707 Issued 03/04 at Daytona
C Young #392 Issued 03/04 at Daytona

All so I have a transponder with know name attached if anyone has transponder #6174 please return it to the office.

You guys need to call or email me something it is getting down to charging you for the transponder

[cstem]

Hey Linda- FYI, I don't recognize many of those names as folks  that hang out here ( although everyone should to sample my wit and charm).  If anyone knows these guys give them a shout.  As far as trick ways to keep track of transponders, the person at pit in with sidecutters is a good idea, but many racers can't remember what pit speed is, much less to stop after a race when they are all pumped with goofy juice (adrenaline). I have the same trouble when racing bicycles with transponders.  After my race, I usually pull the trans. of the bike and set it with my truck keys or in the my front seat so when I get ready to bail, it is the first thing I see.

[Gixxerblade]

What is the best way to turn in a transponder after the weekend? Do you turn it into the "transponder person" and make sure they check you off of the list or do you just drop it in the box. I usually just drop it in the box.