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BRUCE SEROFF

01-11-2006 07:24 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Sparkey...I think that is a great idea. However, the tape would need to be watched before anyone knows the official winners. I think it would be a great way to double check incase there is a discrepancy in the results. Kinda like they do in the NFL.

Someone had mentioned something about transmitters on raceboats and recievers at turn and/or SF boat and the data is automatically input into a program. Something Similar to the EZ pass system.
I think it was Smitty who mentioned it, but Im not sure. What would something like that cost?? Anyone????

TGOR	01-11-2006 07:27 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenD

Big, clear, numbers will help to make sure you get scored properly.

True...but let's get rid of the "P" and the "-" and go to the 100-500 series. Having 7 foot number panels sure takes up a lot of boat (well...at least it does on my 28 footer). :D

Sean

SHARKEY-IMAGES

01-11-2006 07:29 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUCE SEROFF

Sharkey...I think that is a great idea. However, the tape would need to be watched before anyone knows the official winners.

Yes, and you just fast forward through for the times..

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenD

Shark,

Your idea has much credibility. It is also extremely close to the way lap times are figured at SPB/APBA races. It's simple, straight forward, and anyone positioned relatively close to the Finish Line can do it.

Good to see you back.

Thank you Ken! :drink:

Underdog88

01-11-2006 07:44 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

This thread wuz makin my head hurt....
The Sharks idea sound so simple, cheap, easy, reviewable and do-able.
Like the perfect woman! :drink:

BRUCE SEROFF

01-11-2006 07:48 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Simple ..yes. But not instantaneous. The winners really need to be known immediately after the last boat crosses the finish line.

SHARKEY-IMAGES

01-11-2006 07:51 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Bruce,
You know that at any race the instant results are "Unofficial" until the boats and scoring have been checked. This would be no different....

BRUCE SEROFF

01-11-2006 07:58 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

hey...check this out.

http://www.traqmate.com/home.php

looks interesting

SHARKEY-IMAGES

01-11-2006 08:14 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track Systems

The big speed spikes are GPS dropouts. GPS is not perfect and occasionally a glitch will occur. We are doing several things to eliminate them.

BRUCE SEROFF

01-11-2006 09:05 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

how bout this? Looks good to me. A little pricey though

http://www.amb-it.com/modules/?name=...n=&language=en

SHARKEY-IMAGES

01-11-2006 09:15 PM

Re: OPA speed brackets

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUCE SEROFF

how bout this?

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