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by gpraceman
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Car & Semi-Truck Construction
Topic: Rule Interpretation
Replies: 13
Views: 834

Re: Rule Interpretation

I would be curious to know why that rule came about. Just someone trying to squelch people from trying rail riding because they think it is unfair for those that don't know about the technique or maybe someone ran a car with only one front wheel and it would crash at the finish?
by gpraceman
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Microwizard Fasttrack Timer Case Build
Replies: 12
Views: 90017

Re: Microwizard Fasttrack Timer Case Build

Presently, our custom track case has sufficient room to include the timer display. But simply because of the expense of sufficiently-sized cases, if we were in need of a storage container... I recommend storing the timer separate from the track. This makes it easier to grab just the timer and do te...
by gpraceman
Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Microwizard Fasttrack Timer Case Build
Replies: 12
Views: 90017

Re: Microwizard Fasttrack Timer Case Build

Those timers are significantly taller... If it helps, our organization's Q-series timer is a full 14-1/2" tall when stored. I've assembled several MicroWizard K3 kits over the years, but the new Q-series timers are far better aesthetically - everyone loves the larger readouts. :bigups: Not sur...
by gpraceman
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: Microwizard Fasttrack Timer Case Build
Replies: 12
Views: 90017

Re: Microwizard Fasttrack Timer Case Build

As an FYI. This particular case will not work for the new Micro Wizard Q1 and Q2 models. Those timers are significantly taller than the older K and P model timers.
by gpraceman
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Shining Light Tribology is Now For Sale.
Replies: 1
Views: 10541

Re: Shining Light Tribology is Now For Sale.

I may be interested in a lathe. Check your PM's.
by gpraceman
Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: GrandPrix Software Central
Topic: GrandPrix Race Manager 2023 Released
Replies: 0
Views: 75928

GrandPrix Race Manager 2023 Released

Each year we improve our GrandPrix Race Manager software. The 2023 version is our best yet. There are several new and improved features. For a list of what's new, check out https://grandprix-software-central.com/ ... ts_new.php.
by gpraceman
Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Commercial
Topic: The Champ Timer Photo Finish Output Jack?
Replies: 3
Views: 14247

Re: The Champ Timer Photo Finish Output Jack?

My understanding is that the first car to cross the finish line is what triggers the photo finish. The timer will accept two parameters that affect the photo finish. They are Trigger Delay and Trigger Duration. My guess is that they use a MOSFET for the triggering. You can contact eTekGadget to get ...
by gpraceman
Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Derby Talk Turns 20
Replies: 6
Views: 38496

Derby Talk Turns 20

Boy, time sure flies! According to the Derby Talk admin panel, this board was started on 19 Jun 2003 11:46 pm. Back in the day, there were only a couple of message boards related to Pinewood Derby racing. Not terribly user friendly. Derby Talk was the first forum and has been a useful resource for t...
by gpraceman
Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: 18 wheeler kits or plans
Replies: 5
Views: 20168

Re: 18 wheeler kits or plans

I did notice that Indy Products still offers a big rig kit. It has the full width axles, though.

https://www.indyproducts.com/product-pa ... -500-truck
by gpraceman
Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Planning, Preps & Running the Race
Topic: Race Duration?
Replies: 3
Views: 15993

Re: Race Duration?

I'd target an average of 60 seconds turnaround time per heat. An efficient race crew can get that down to 45 seconds or less. Here's some tips and tricks for speeding up a race . Keep in mind that this is partially geared towards GrandPrix Race Manager software, so some tips may not apply to other s...
by gpraceman
Sun Jun 11, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Forum Update
Replies: 0
Views: 77477

Forum Update

It's been awhile since Derby Talk has been updated, so it was overdue. If I did my job properly, the changes should be pretty subtle. The user interface should look pretty much the same. There are underlying changes to the forum software that should make performance better. Security of the site is u...
by gpraceman
Sun May 28, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Unable to purchase racereplay v5
Replies: 2
Views: 13156

Re: Unable to purchase racereplay v5

Didn't I already answer this issue twice via email to you? RaceReplay doesn't work with all cameras. So, we want you to first download the software and then verify that you can do the following directly from RaceReplay: 1. Preview 2. Record 3. Replay Once we get that verification, we can enable the ...
by gpraceman
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Trading Post
Topic: Smartline Pinewood Derby Timer - 4 Lane - BestTrack
Replies: 3
Views: 18743

Re: Smartline Pinewood Derby Timer - 4 Lane - BestTrack

Curious as to why you are selling it.
by gpraceman
Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Construction Workshops
Topic: Scroll Saw Recommendations for 2023?
Replies: 24
Views: 82275

Re: Scroll Saw Recommendations for 2023?

Caveat: WEN doesn't seem to offer a stand like the DeWalt DW7880 . (I don't know that the DW7880 fits the WEN, and I am not impressed with the four-legged generic stands as they increase the footprint for what is already a large saw. Sure, I could build a stand, but for the time, trouble and costs ...