Restart Enduros - Keeping Score 

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The term "Restart Enduro" is somewhat Ad-Hoc name, penned by some users in Colorado, as a unique way of running what is basically a mixture of an Enduro event and a Hare Scramble event.

In the Restart Enduro, all riders are given a Key Time - similar to the standard Enduro.  Unlike an Enduro event where riders do not pass over the same section of track more than once, the Restart Enduro is essentially a Hare Scramble course where the riders make multiple laps - but do so according to their Key time.

The concept is that the promoter will establish start times for the track. Lets assume it's going to be a 5 lap event - in which case the "start time" might be 08:00  09:30, 11:00, 13:30, and 15:00.

The promoter then assigns Key Times to each rider, so lets assume a riders Key Time was "12".  This means he's expected to start the laps at 08:12  09:42, 11:12, 13:42, and 15:12.

It is the riders responsibility to get on the track at his key time.  The system then tracks how long it takes him to complete that lap.  The results are based on the riders having completed the most laps, with the least amount of total time on the course.

In the example above, this means the first place rider is the one who has completed all 5 laps, with the least amount of time on the course when compared to all other riders completing 5 laps.   The system then reverts to the rider having completed 4 laps, with the least amount of time on the course.

As with the other modes, the system is easy to operate, with the following characteristics

• It's user friendly interface is simple and intuitive to use, requiring essentially no training. Contact the author if you'd like a sample set of data to run a practice race with.
• Class standings are a cinch to compute.
• You have the option of printing not only the class standings, but the Overall standings as well..
• The output is automatically shifted to a landscape mode when necessary, but it also saves a file which can be opened with any word processor.  
• The program will display the individual checkpoint data for every rider. Double-clicking on any rider will provide every bit of detail held by the program for that individual.
• The program expects that the riders number will reflect his key time.  For example a rider 12D would have a key time of 12 minutes after the respective start time.
• If you're using the barcode capability, and have scanners available at each checkpoint, the entire race can be scored electronically, with the different "raw data" files merged to form the master checkpoint database.
• The system can import data from a barcode scanner, without any special software from the barcode manufacturer. The system is designed to use the PDT3100 Series made by Symbol, but it (the scanner) requires a specific program be loaded into the scanner.  You can contact the author to get that program loaded into the scanner.  Nothing is necessary if you are using a USB scanner which is directly connected to the computer.
• The output is selectable - allowing you to include the riders class and the individual checkpoint times for each user..
• For those activities having access to a barcode scanner but who don't have a barcode printer, the system enables you to print your own barcodes via any word processor. It's much better if the barcodes are printed with a barcode printer (they're waterproof), but a laser printer and clear tape (to adhere the barcodes to a helmet) will work just fine.

You can continue to the registration page by clicking here or continue below for details of how the program is used to score Enduro events.

The system uses screens which are similar to those with the Hare Scramble mode for rider registration and data entry.  The only significant difference is in the appearance of the screen where you calculate the results (shown below). 

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In the "results" section, the user enters the start time for each lap, then it's left to the riders to ensure they're on the start time as indicated by their key time.

Note - unlike a standard Enduro, there are no points assessed, nor is there any "theoretical time" for each lap. The goal is to rip through the lap as fast as possible, with the winner being the rider with the least amount of total time on the course.

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