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Transponder timing (also called chip timing or RFID timing) is a technique for measuring performance in sport events. A transponder working on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) basis is attached to the athlete and emits a unique code that is detected by radio receivers located at the strategic points in an event.
1 additional bonus point for pole position and most positions gained in the race Not all race results counted towards the total championship points result. [8] 20 16 14 12 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 - - - - - - - 2009: 2011: Spanish Formula Three Championship: Scoring system used for race 1 of championship round 1 additional bonus point for fastest ...
Light beam timing system (the two lenses extended to the right of the stand) Fully automatic time (abbreviated FAT) is a form of race timing in which the clock is automatically activated by the starting device, and the finish time is either automatically recorded, or timed by analysis of a photo finish.
The race, which had been 200 laps, was increased to 225 laps for time value purposes. This length was used between 1997 and the last CART race in 2001. [8] The IRL used in 2002, 2003 and 2004 a length of 0.935 miles (1.504 km) for timing and scoring. [9] However, NASCAR stayed to a length of exactly 1 mile until its closing in 2004. [10]
The Jaguar system was introduced in August 2008 after beta testing at 50 events. [6] [7] ITS holds a patent for using a foam backing to separate transponders from the sweat-covered skin of athletes, [8] among other inventions. In addition to offering Jaguar timing systems and a variety of transponders, ITS also manufactures race clocks. [9]
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In 2011, the track was bought by Jim and Kathy Stout, and re-branded as "Pittsburgh International Race Complex." A three-stage renovation of the facility began soon after. The South Track addition, which added 1.200 mi (1.931 km) of track, was the largest update to the facility and was completed in 2015.
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