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For those who suspect or are merely cynical about what Rally America will bring to Pro Rally - the first signs will be at Sno-Drift. From discussions with a couple of the prinicples of Rally America , theie agenda migh best be described as ISO 9000 for ProRally. They hope to take the things that each rally does best and use those ideas to improve events which are not as stong in those areas.
For Sno-Drift, Rally America will supply 5 sets ( Start and Finish) of Tag-Heuer timing equipment. Each set consists of a HL920 start clock and a CP520 Chronoprinter. The Chronoprinter will be used at the finish and be controlled by photocell triggers. The Tag-Heuer web site has descriptions of this equipment. www. tag-heuer-timing.com
The start clocks have a large analog face and a 30 second digital countdown readout. There is also an audible signal at 10 seconds and 5,4,3,2,1,0. You may be familiar with these clocks as they are often used to start downhill ski events. Remember the beeps as each Olympic
racer started? You'll hear the same sounds.
As there only 5 sets of equipment , they will have to be moved from stage to stage. We were told at the training session that each set is an investment of $2000.
A big thank-you to Rally America for a big leep in the equipment standard for ProRally.
Bruce Beauvais
de KA8VTK
For Sno-Drift, Rally America will supply 5 sets ( Start and Finish) of Tag-Heuer timing equipment. Each set consists of a HL920 start clock and a CP520 Chronoprinter. The Chronoprinter will be used at the finish and be controlled by photocell triggers. The Tag-Heuer web site has descriptions of this equipment. www. tag-heuer-timing.com
The start clocks have a large analog face and a 30 second digital countdown readout. There is also an audible signal at 10 seconds and 5,4,3,2,1,0. You may be familiar with these clocks as they are often used to start downhill ski events. Remember the beeps as each Olympic
racer started? You'll hear the same sounds.
As there only 5 sets of equipment , they will have to be moved from stage to stage. We were told at the training session that each set is an investment of $2000.
A big thank-you to Rally America for a big leep in the equipment standard for ProRally.
Bruce Beauvais
de KA8VTK