New Timing & Scoring System For Canadian Superbike Series

New Timing & Scoring System For Canadian Superbike Series

© 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

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From a press release:

For 2004, the Parts Canada National Roadracing Series will use new software from racetrakIT in their Yamaha Timing System. The 2004 season begins at Shannonville Motorsport Track May 20-23. This new software will use the existing dBcom transponders and receivers, only the data management, presentation and timing software change. Transponder placement and operation are governed in the 2004 rules.

Data Base

Riders enter their data [name, address, phone, contacts, vehicle, team, sponsors etc.] directly, rather than hand written on a form that gets entered into a system at the track. The information is the same as if the form were used, however the rider will enter the information including team sponsors directly. The rider is able to modify this data [name, address, phone, contacts, vehicle, team, sponsors etc.] at anytime required during the season.

This same data will be used for all public information such as the track announcer or TV production. In essence the rider data will be associated to the provided transponder and resulting timing information by racetrakIT. The rider becomes responsible for their own data.

Once the rider has filled out their data, they can enter the races they will compete in.

racetrakIT is providing on-line registration capabilities for the Parts Canada National Roadracing Series. This registration is accessed through the series official web site, www.cdnsuperbike.com. Once in the racetrakIT program, access is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the rider will log on to their data with a password. Using this password whenever the system is accessed not only protects the integrity of the data, but provides rapid, easy access virtually from anywhere. The rider can share this password [and responsibility] with other team members, as this access will also provide additional features at the track.

By using ‘on-line’ pre-entry, the time spent in registration will be substantially reduced. But the best part will be the capability of the team to gain entrance to the track, and even have the motorcycle through technical inspection before the rider is at the track. This will reduce the time spent waiting for inspection, as the ‘rush hour’ we usually experience once the rider is at the track will be reduced, as the bulk of the teams show up earlier than their riders.

If a rider has not pre-entered their data, they will be required to do so at a computer at event registration, so every rider is encouraged to pre-enter and reduce their workload at the event.

Registration/Entry

When the team/rider arrives at the track, they proceed to registration as always. Using the pre-entered data, registration will print out a waiver for team signature. The entry fees must be paid at this time, all appropriate crew passes will be handed out to the ‘authorized’ signatory.

The rider must sign their waiver and pick up their own pass.

On-line payment of entry fees will not be available at this time, but this possibility is under investigation, and may be available for certain events. Check www.cdnsuperbike.com to review the status.

Technical Inspection

As each motorcycle is presented to Technical Inspection, the inspector will pull the computer data up by using the number on the motorcycle. If the entry has been paid, and the team waivers have been signed, the motorcycle inspection will be allowed. If the registration/entry has not been completed, the motorcycle will be refused inspection. No forms will be required, as all the information will be handled by racetrakIT across the PMP computer network at the track.

Once the motorcycle has been passed by technical inspection, the required inspection sticker will be applied to the motorcycle as is currently done. Now, once the rider has registered at the event, the rider will be activated in the Yamaha Timing System.

Additionally, every time a rider has crashed while on the track, the motorcycle will be deactivated until it has been re-inspected and cleared requirements. If the team is switching to a back up motorcycle, the team must notify any PMP staff of this intention to reactivate the motorcycle. In the case of using a back up motorcycle, every attempt should be made to use the rider’s transponder.

If the track requires a medical inspection of a rider for any reason, the rider will be deactivated in all classes until this has been resolved.

If a rider makes it onto the track without these critical conditions being met, PMP staff will detect the error on the racetrakIT software, and will insure swift, appropriate action that may include disqualification for that class at the event.

Track Session Reporting

Prior to track access every motorcycle will be checked for a working transponder.

racetrakIT has been developed to facilitate multiple users live constant access to session [practice, qualifying or race] data via a WiFi computer network called PMP’net. Anyone with wireless 8.02.111 B/G capabilities on their computer can view the times/results on their web browser. The coverage area will include the entire paddock area and pit lane. Those without computer capabilities at the track can still view Yamaha Timing results video through the existing cable network. Only racetrakIT is interactive.

No pass words are required to view the web cast on racetrakIT, fans with some personal devices that can handle WiFi and internet images can also view the session data. Live web cast on www.cdnsuperbike.com is being investigated at this time.

This access also provides the entrant additional capabilities, where they can review, save or print the overall times, plus details of their individual laps. The password they established by entering on-line will provide them this access to this data.

Technical questions or specifications for the PMP’net can be reviewed at www.cdnsuperbike.com. Questions may be submitted via email to [email protected] On-site assistance is available with racetrakIT/PMP personnel at the track.

Reports

All session reports will be available on the PMP’net as well as being posted as currently done. All of these un-official reports are time stamped to facilitate the protest period and Technical Inspection. Once this period has elapsed without incident, and all technical inspections have been satisfied, they will be authorized official. Any penalties will be indicated on the official report.

Developments

racetrakIT will be developing the system as the season progresses, any news will be posted on cdnsuperbike.com and available as hard copy hand outs at each event.

Your post event feedback is encouraged and appreciated.

Start Up

The official day the racetrakIT On-Line capabilities will be available is April 5. Check www.cdnsuperbike.com for more information.


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