XT Lap Timer question

[1fastmofo]

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

[KBOlsen]

As long as the receiver is aimed correctly, it should work with any beacon.

[G1K@work]

You also need to find out if the lap timer reads hours.. otherwise, what does it matter :)

R

[Rawrider]

Guys,

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

[xseal]

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).
  

[1fastmofo]

Thanks guys!

Oh and Ryan, you need a lap timer that keeps track of hours. Or maybe one with a fuel guage!  ;D

[Rawrider]

Does anyone know if CCS furnishes a beacon or if it is a voluntary racer thing?

[KBOlsen]

CCS does not provide beacons.

[G1K]

Thanks 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

[DucRacer748]

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.

[DucRacer748]

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.

[KBOlsen]

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.