Solenoid Start Gate

[SlartyBartFast]

Maybe someone can benefit from my searching.

This solenoid may work attached to the existing gate lever:
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/ ... =solenoids

Or, use a spring loaded trunk latch Electronic Trunk Latch Kit:
http://www.streetrodsource.com/products ... /index.htm

[TAL]

Interesting;
What would be the reccommended poundage to pull a start gate lever?

Another thing I have found is the jolt of the snap can sometimes effect track times if the jolt is so hard enough to wiggle the cars.

[SlartyBartFast]

Not sure what poundage would be necessary. But use a trunk latch and release solenoid and I'm sure you could minimise the required force.

[sporty]

I guess i am thinking a tad different on this.

Why not a pin release system.

Instead of pull or push.

Just a quick release by pin !

you pull back the starting gate. it has a whole in it, the pin goes into the whole. hit a button and the pin quickly pulls out of the whole.

electro magnetic, hydraulic, air cylinder.

Is not the ESS the same thing or close to what the idea is ?

Sporty

[SlartyBartFast]

Pins jam.

The ESS is a solenoid that operates the lever on the stock Besttrack starting mechanism.