Software

The Race Timer software was recently discussed in the Texas Instruments monthly e-magazine. Click here to read the announcement by TI.

The Race Timer software has also received international acclaim - click here to view an article written by an Italian reporter (allow time for loading).

The system was also mentioned in another international report - click here to view the complete report, or you can click here to view a translated version of the same report.

The Texas Offroad Racing Organization (TORO) website discusses their scoring system on their website - click here to bring up their page. I could list more clubs, but with a growing number of organizations using the system, it's easier to contact me and I can provide you as many references as you like.,

Detailed description of the Enduro mode	Detailed description of the Hare Scramble Mode.	Detailed description of the Qualifier Mode.
Detailed descriptin of the Re-Start Enduro mode	Detailed description of the Central American Enduro Mode.	Download the help system (approx 5.4 Meg). Once downloaded, the help system can be accessed by double-clicking the file.
Example of how to mount the gate antenna. This was assembled by the folks in the South Texas Motorcycle Assoc (STORM).		Information relating to the transponders - including how to mount them
Video of the system in operation (2.8 meg) If the file doesn't play - right click, then click "save target"	Video of the system in operation (8.2 Meg) If the file doesn't play - right click, then click "save target"	video showing how to modify data If the file doesn't play - right click, then click "save target"

The Best Scoring System You'll Find. Ever since version 6 was released, (a lifetime ago), the Race Timer software has leaped ahead of other scoring systems by incorporating transponders for scoring Hare Scramble events, Qualifier events, and the Restart Enduro events. No longer is it necessary for riders to come to a stop at a checkpoint - they're able to stay on the gas and blow through the checkpoint without slowing down. The only real reason for slowing the riders is out of any concern for the safety of people and equipment at the checkpoint, not because it's needed by the scoring system.

The Race Timer System began life as an automated way of improving on the old punch card method of scoring events. Since then, it's evolved into the best software available for not only scoring several types of offroad events, but also for series management. It has become the standard against which all other scoring systems are judged. As copyrighted software, it's not free, but an evaluation copy is available by contacting the author or by clicking the "download" icon in the upper left of this screen. The evaluation software is a fully functional version of the licensed version with the exception that it has limited printing functions and limits the number of riders in the database.

First - Reliability and Intuitive. . I believe that any software worth having must be simple, intuitive, fast, and above all - reliable. I've spent a lot of time to ensure the Race Timer System stands up to each of those principles.

Second - Support - I do not charge for support. Unlike other systems, there is no annual "maintenance" fee. All support is free for as long as you're using the software. If you have a question - call me or send me an email. I can make this offer (free support) because history shows there's essentially no support required. The software is THAT easy to use. Once you're a registered owner - call me anytime - day or night.

Third - Suggestions for Improvements - Once you're a licensed owner, if you see things you'd like added or changed, simply contact me and let me know. If your request is compatible with the goals of the overall system, I implement those suggestions - for free. The Race Timer software has continued to set the standard for offroad scoring systems - largely based on suggestions from the growing number of users.

Fourth - Software Updates - I don't believe in the practice of holding people hostage for updates. Once you're a licensed user, all future updates are free. There's a $10.00 handling / postage fee if you prefer an updated CD, but updates are free if I'm able to forward them to you electronically. I hope people recognize that it's through these free updates, that users are able to benefit from the suggestions of other users.

Flexibility - Although there have been many enhancements to the software, users still have the ability to scale the system to whatever their club can afford - ranging from manual data entry alongside the track, to a fully automated system, using transponders and a remote display showing the riders their current position as they pass the checkpoint. I'm convinced that once you've seen it in operation, users will unanimously agree it's the best software you'll find - at any price. If the remote display is a bit out of the price range - I also have a stoplight which toggles from red to green as each rider passes through the checkpoint.

System Requirements - The system was initially designed to run on any system running 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP. Over the years, the system improvements have made it harder to support the older operating systems, so I have abandoned support for 95, 98 and ME. I recommend it be run on either 2000 or XP. I have also modified the system so it runs on Microsoft Vista. Please contact me if you have any questions about using it on your operating system.

Accessing the Help System - Although this should no longer be an issue with an y installation, the help system wasn't working for some users in the operating systems (i.e. win95) since the earlier versions of Win 95 and WinNT had a different type of help system which was phased out with the later operating systems. If you're using an older operating system, you may need to execute a file named "HHUPD.EXE - obtained by clicking here. Note - for your convenience this file is also contained on all of the installation CD's. Simply download the file, and execute it, then reboot following the installation. Since this is a holdover from the older operating systems, I suspect this will never bee seen. It's mentioned here solely in support of those still running an older operating system.

Evaluation version - If you're interested in downloading an evaluation version, continue to the registration page by clicking here. Program installation is very simple, requiring nothing more than to copy the downloaded file into a temporary directory, unzipping it, then execute the setup program. When no longer needed, the system comes complete with the ability to uninstall it as well.

If you have any questions, please forward them via email. and I'll do my best to get you a prompt answer.