Race Management

• Car Dimensions - If the car fits fully inside the gauge, then the car meets the standard dimension limits of 3" max height, 2-3/4" max width, 7" max length, and 1-3/4" min wheel spacing (the height measurement is optional).



• Underbody Clearance - If the bottom of the car clears the guide rail then the car meets the 3/8" minimum underbody clearance.



• Wheelbase Length - If your organization has restrictions on wheelbase length, you can mark those limits on one of the acrylic panels. The marks allow you to verify whether or not the wheelbase restriction is met.



• Start Pin - Verifies that the front end of the car does not extend past the leading edge of the pin, and the car doesn’t extend over the pin.

• Up to 90 different sound effects - Plays up to 90 different sound effects grouped into Car, Truck, Boat, Space, Crashes, Sirens, Voices, Miscellaneous, and Custom sound categories.


• Free Sound Effects - Packaged complete with 45 free sound effects²


• Easy Customization - Sound category names can be changed to suit even non-race purposes. Any button can be easily configured to play your own wave (WAV), midi (MID), and mp3 (MP3) sound files. You can also replace the button images with your own ICO or GIF files. The on-line help includes links to sites with free sound files, including the national anthem of the United States and other countries. Also, all sounds (packaged and custom) can be changed or hidden.


• Quick Sound Change or Stop - Pressing a different button stops the current sound and starts the new one, or press the Stop button to immediately stop the current sound.


• Easily Adjust Volume/Balance - A click of a button will display your PC's sound and balance controls for quick adjustment.


• Get it Fast - A license can be received by e-mail, or receive a CD and license by mail.³.

RaceFX Screen Shots - Click to Enlarge

• Internet Explorer - Right-mouse-click on the link above and select "Save Target As". Specify a location on the computer, and then press the "Save" button.



• Netscape Navigator - Right-mouse-click on the link above and select "Save Link As". Specify a location on the computer, and then press the "Save" button.



• Other browsers - Follow the instructions for your browser.

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Make your race more enjoyable with a powerful race management package!
GrandPrix Race Manager^™ is a full-featured race management package for your pine derby, raingutter regatta, Space Derby, or similar race.¹ GrandPrix Race Manager registers racers, creates race charts, scores the race, and provides reports, all of which make your race more organized, more time-efficient, and more enjoyable for all.

GrandPrix Race Manager has a full selection of customizable features to give you the greatest flexibility:

• Adapts to Any Race Event - Customizable for racing cars, semi-trucks, Space Derby rockets, Raingutter Regatta boats, and more. Supports from 1 to 8 lanes of racing.


• Easy to Use - The package guides the race official step-by-step through set-up, registration, racing, and reporting. You can check off each step as you go.


• Simple Racer Registration - Manually enter racers or import racer information from an existing spreadsheet or database. Racers can choose their own car numbers, or they can be assigned by the race officials or the package itself.


• Race Charts
  • Supports most non-elimination methods such as Perfect-N, Stearns, Lane Rotation, Round Robin, and others. The package creates Perfect-N Type or Lane Rotation Charts; other charts can be imported. You can even race without a chart!
  
  
  • GrandPrix Race Manager now supports 'Dynamic Racing'. Racers are matched based on performance in earlier heats. This maximizes the number of racers to win at least one heat and also leads to closer races for racers at all levels.You can even race without charts for ad-hoc racing.
  
  
  • DOES NOT support Single, Double or Triple Elimination - Here's why
• Race Scoring - Score by total points or by cumulative, average or single fastest elapsed time. With times scoring, you can even ignore each racer's worst time. Points and Times can be entered manually or automatically via a timing system.


• Hardware Supported - Supports all popular brands of start/finish line systems, and many custom systems. Also supports triggering a solenoid start gate and drag racing style start light "Christmas Tree".


• Awards Management - You can define an unlimited number of Design, Special Speed or other awards and designate the winners of each. You can even print out awards and participation certificates!


• Large Font Displays - Racing, On Deck, Standings, and Awards screens are designed for display on a large TV or projection system for your audience to see.


• Highly Customizable - Customize items like race organization, scoring method, report titles, lane labeling, sound effects buttons, track record information, displaying car speed, and more


• Reports - Numerous reports are provided to help you manage your entire race from race rosters to reports on results and race statistics. Reports can also be exported to various file formats.


• Race Rounds - Run any number of rounds for each race group. You can also run a Grand Finals Round of the top finishers from each race group.


• Tiebreakers - If you have a tie in the standings, you can apply a set of tiebreaker rules to break it without any further racing. You can also break the ties in head-to-head fashion.


• Race Statistics - Detailed statistics are provided for racers, heat turnaround times, lane, and overall race statistics.


• And much more...

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