I did some more checking on the Icard thing and it came in different
sizes kinda. like anything else, you get what you pay for. there is a
unit for about 99 that plugs into a game boy and monitors the
informationabout the cars like speed and time and position. the one
for 299.00 works with a lap top and tells you everything. not sure if
it will tell you the puker factor of the fourth driver in turn four
when the #5 driver bumped the left rear tire, but it's close.
thanks Sandy


--- In dixieautocrosser@yahoogroups.com, "cs_heath" <cs_heath@y...>
wrote:
>
> The transponder is how they track and record lap times on
individual
> cars. Each car has a transponder that sends a unique signal so they
> can determin the speed, lap time, and number of laps completed for
> each entry. They are kinda pricey and you need to make sure you get
> the brand that is compatible with the equipment the sanctioning
body
> is using.
>
> Haven't read much on the icard thingy but I think it is more for
use
> by the pit crews and spectators. I believe the information
collected
> by the equipment monitoring the transponders is then transmitted so
> the icard can read it so you know everyones position, speeds, and
> times.
>
> --- In dixieautocrosser@yahoogroups.com, "Timmi and Cindy"
> <ricebiker@h...> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all, I have been venturing out and checking out a few things.
> > Wanting to get more into solo1 this year and shooting toward some
> road
> > racing in the future, in doing a bit of research , I came across
> some
> > things of which I am unfamiliar. One is the transponder. It will
be
> > available for solo 1 events.. ok, but what is it and why is it
> needed.
> > The other thing I came across is the Icard. This seems to be a
> > information recorder and viewer. I suspect it is for gathering
info
> > about the race car while it is in motion. Anyone have a clue
about
> > these things??? thanks, Timmi
> >
>