Skubarra Posted July 13, 2023 Share Thought this might be worth a seperate thread as its not just the CTCT affected What is not directly mentioned is that the racetec timing chips are no more, we will have to purchase bike boards for events previously timed by Racetec (ie all PPA races, Double Century etc) So some extra expenses in the short term but hopefully a timing system more up to date than Racetec that was showing its age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted July 13, 2023 Share 23 minutes ago, Skubarra said: Thought this might be worth a seperate thread as its not just the CTCT affected What is not directly mentioned is that the racetec timing chips are no more, we will have to purchase bike boards for events previously timed by Racetec (ie all PPA races, Double Century etc) So some extra expenses in the short term but hopefully a timing system more up to date than Racetec that was showing its age I have like 4 of those Racetec chips already. Every time it gets misplaced and I buy another one. Now have to buy another one again. FML Mtree 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 13, 2023 Share BUT .... for now at least .... EDIT : RACE ONLINE is doing the timing on 2 September, using the old RaceTech timing boards (MTB event) - got this confirmation on Tuesday. Let's see what happens with the RaceTech boards and chips in a few months time .... Can just see thousands line up to get new chips at CTCT2024 ... Edited July 13, 2023 by ChrisF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted July 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, ChrisF said: BUT .... for now at least .... Finish Time is doing the timing on 2 September, using the old RaceTech timing boards (MTB event) - got this confirmation on Tuesday. Let's see what happens with the RaceTech boards and chips in a few months time .... Can just see thousands line up to get new chips at CTCT2024 ... Just realised now they made me buy a board for the MTB Challenge. So now what? Not valid anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted July 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, ChrisF said: BUT .... for now at least .... Finish Time is doing the timing on 2 September, using the old RaceTech timing boards (MTB event) - got this confirmation on Tuesday. Let's see what happens with the RaceTech boards and chips in a few months time .... Can just see thousands line up to get new chips at CTCT2024 ... The Racetec mtb timing boards are compatible with the FinishTime timing system, so you will still be able to use your old Racetec mtb board. However the road timing chips will be replaced ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstring Posted July 13, 2023 Share was the old yellow chip not finishing time? coz i still see them on racetec races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted July 13, 2023 Share Just now, Bub Marley said: Just realised now they made me buy a board for the MTB Challenge. So now what? Not valid anymore? I had to buy TWO RaceTech boards at an event in Boland a few years back .... that plus the CSA costs added up nicely to the days unexpected costs. Aaaagg ... it is what it is. More and more events doing timing without chipped boards in any case ... on the MTB side of things. So this new lot might have to watch their pricing model or totally loose out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstring Posted July 13, 2023 Share my bad, finish time and finishing time are different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted July 13, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, Hamstring said: was the old yellow chip not finishing time? coz i still see them on racetec races. Its about the technology - diffferent frequencies or something technical like that - which is why the mtb boards can still be used but not the road timing chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted July 13, 2023 Share So are we finally getting a seat tube mounted chip for the road bikes? Would be great if we can finally make away with those handlebar numbers for the Argus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted July 13, 2023 Share 7 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: So are we finally getting a seat tube mounted chip for the road bikes? Would be great if we can finally make away with those handlebar numbers for the Argus. i think those numbers are for photos and not timing... don't think i had mine on my bars NicholasT and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted July 13, 2023 Share If they bought Racetec then hopefully they can carry the Racetec DB over to the new system, would hate to lose 20 years of results. If I'm not mistaken they currently time the 947, so I have a seat post mounted chip/number. But their results page is utter crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 13, 2023 Share 55 minutes ago, Skubarra said: Thought this might be worth a seperate thread as its not just the CTCT affected What is not directly mentioned is that the racetec timing chips are no more, we will have to purchase bike boards for events previously timed by Racetec (ie all PPA races, Double Century etc) So some extra expenses in the short term but hopefully a timing system more up to date than Racetec that was showing its age CTCTT couldn't make $$$$ out of racetec anymore? Was this info ever publicly available (i think only PPA accounts are on the web) ? Wonder how much the sale price was.. If they don't take over the chips and chipreading infrastructure what did they buy? the database? software? guaranteed income at CTCT/PPA events? my email address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted July 13, 2023 Share 37 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: I have like 4 of those Racetec chips already. Every time it gets misplaced and I buy another one. Now have to buy another one again. FML I have 3. Except I only know where 1 actually is. if they really do ditch the little orange boytjies for good, we should have a ceremonial send off some how. send them to space? Edited July 13, 2023 by Shebeen ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agilwolf Posted July 13, 2023 Share Let's hope FT does not mess it up like they did with the last 947 ... If I recall correctly they used the scanners intended for running races, and those scanners could apparently not cope with the speed and/or amount of scans it had to do in a set time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted July 13, 2023 Share 36 minutes ago, Hamstring said: was the old yellow chip not finishing time? coz i still see them on racetec races. I'm also still using my old yellow one for racetec races. (well at least I was) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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