Lap Time Results??? Who's in charge?

[Russell2566]

I notice that the lap time software has been broken in a few ways for some time, takes forever to get updated and is low on features...

I am sure who ever is running it has been working hard, but I would love to see something a little more feature rich and user friendly. I've been an RIA developer for 10+ years and I would be more than willing to:

• Help out in any way possible
• Take over
• Create a NEW solution on my own if I can get access to the raw data

I guess I could have gone through official CCS channels first, but it didn't seem like what are currently using is very official anyway...

thanks

[r1owner]

Here's a copy of the file their timing software spits out.

It's tab delimited here (as that's all I can attach to this server).  IRL, the file is a CSV file.

Updating it is totally at CCS's discretion.  Once they have the files, it's a simple process to upload them to the server.

[Russell2566]

Thanks.

The CCS part I was curious about. Obviously at some point a CCS official needs to send these files to someone. Not sure what you know on the subject but is that a pretty week link in the chain? I notice that there are still no times for the previous race at Summit Point Main.

[r1owner]

I think Kevin is the only one that uploads the files. 

Really, there is no reason (as long as the track has internet access) that the times can't be uploaded right after the race.

I should say too that they have to have time at the track.  I know they are very busy there.

Kevin is at their (the workers at the track) discretion as far as them sending the files to him.  Maybe he wants control of the file upload.

[SimplyRed]

Laptimes seem to get uploaded the week after the event (3-4 days).  Links to info on timing/scoring (http://ccsracing.us/TimingandScoring.html) and to laptimes for previous SP round and other races (http://laptimes.dorightsoftware.com/scripts) are located on the left menu of the CCS site main page.

I'd suggest calling or e-mailing CCS directly if you have an approach for improvement.  I'd like to see more features, etc as well.  This has been discussed a number of times over the years from what I've seen.

[r1owner]

Laptimes (for CCS) have only been available for about a year on the web.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me.... I'm the one that wrote that POS that exists currently.

[Burt Munro]

POS   that stands for Professionally Offered Stuff       right, Scott ?     

[superbike2001]

And I am sure you did it for free right? Thats the best kind. I dont really mind it the way it is.

[mikendzel]

The lap times are up for this past weekend at Summit Point.  I think they're wrong though, because it felt like I was going WAY faster than the times show!!!!!  (Kidding obviously, I still suck)

[r1owner]

Oh yeah, for anyone but me, I put in the following code:

laptime =  laptime * 1.15

[kl3640]

First, Kudos to Scott for creating the Lap Times site pro bono.

Second, I inquired with the mfr of the timing system (transponders and software) and their software's next release will include hopefully a feature for real-time posting of results somehow; but don't quote me on that, it's in their plans, but not a definite commitment from what I understand.  There was some discussion with Westhold about some tighter integration with Scott's laptimes site as it currently exists, but the next release of their software will hopefully obviate the need for integration with the extant solution.

[r1owner]

Yes, that's part of the reason I haven't touched the site.  I also have a 17 month old. :)

I wouldn't hold my breath for Westhold to come out with anything new, but they could surprise me.

The reason the links are broken is cause goDaddy installed .NET 3.5 CLR on the hosting machine and I'm assuming the datagridview control that produces that code is not compatiable with 3.5.  The site was developed using the 2.0 framework.

I just haven't had the time with the new child and moving houses this year to take a look at it.

Plus I have a bike with no forks sitting in the garage right now.  It needs new bodywork and a bunch of other stuff...