Fly Guy 333
New Member
I was disapointed that there was no Beacon put out for the Saturday at NJMP Lightning run. Why does NESBA no longer provide a Beacon?
NESBA Needs To put out a BEACON at all trackdays.
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HondaGalToo
Control Rider
Yup, normally one is out there. Maybe no one bothered on Sunday because of the rain? They're not very waterproof, I don't think. At 99.9% of the events I've been to, someone has put one out
Fly Guy 333
New Member
Jim those times you were getting was from the Beacon I put out at turn 5 then move to Start /Finish. It was brand new out of the box but was acting funny. We got some laps didn't get others. Im not sure why. I was running it on AA batteries rather than a 12V. hook up.
I suspect like most of these trackday issues we will have to provide for ourselves. I just wanna know what to be prepared for. They used to have the Beacons out. Just trying to get insight as to why that changed.
I suspect like most of these trackday issues we will have to provide for ourselves. I just wanna know what to be prepared for. They used to have the Beacons out. Just trying to get insight as to why that changed.
Fly Guy 333
New Member
I was just frustrated that ours wasn't working properly. I am fully involved with the theory "Provide for yourself".
lemondrop
Professional Asphalt Surfer
Fly Guy 333
New Member
Jonny,
I'm actually right there with ya. I have the Starlane GPS timer. I had never used it and there was a bit of set up involved so I opted to go OLD SCHOOL until that evening when i could fuigure it out.
I actually found a rider named Chris at the track on a (((R in the I group that gave nme a tutorial. Needless to say I didnt need it for Sunday.
My boys will still use the Beacon. I will get a 12V. battery for it as well as a Tri Pod and see if tyat helps. Like I said I am fully committed to the idea that I have to do for myself and if you get some laptimes thats OK too.
I'm actually right there with ya. I have the Starlane GPS timer. I had never used it and there was a bit of set up involved so I opted to go OLD SCHOOL until that evening when i could fuigure it out.
I actually found a rider named Chris at the track on a (((R in the I group that gave nme a tutorial. Needless to say I didnt need it for Sunday.
My boys will still use the Beacon. I will get a 12V. battery for it as well as a Tri Pod and see if tyat helps. Like I said I am fully committed to the idea that I have to do for myself and if you get some laptimes thats OK too.
Landshark
Control Rider
If the ORG provides the beacon doesn't that make it a timed event? I know my insurance has specific language about timed events. If a member provides it and you use it that's another story.
Timers and pucks seem to be things that are critical when you are somewhat new to this. After a bit those pucks last forever and the timer breaks. Funny thing is you don't care about them as much. It's a nice thing to have to play but a timer can also be your worst enemy.
Timers and pucks seem to be things that are critical when you are somewhat new to this. After a bit those pucks last forever and the timer breaks. Funny thing is you don't care about them as much. It's a nice thing to have to play but a timer can also be your worst enemy.
HondaGalToo
Control Rider
I have a beacon, I only needed to use it once, but if one isn't out at the events I'm at, I'll be happy to put mine out. I've got a 12v battery and tripod for it, too.
Fly Guy 333
New Member
I hear that. Wouldnt have worked for me this weekend. No one passed me. Maybe you better come out next time.
Fly Guy 333
New Member
Niice.
Fly Guy 333
New Member
Troy - The Timer being the worst thing is about the rider. I guess its the argument the Killer or the gun. The instrument is just that. It will only be what you allow it to be. For someone in the A group trying to improve it is vital. It will show if the changes you are making are helping you go faster or slower.
I understand where your coming from though based on some of the questions/comments i've heard in the various Riders meetings.
I understand where your coming from though based on some of the questions/comments i've heard in the various Riders meetings.
JGardy_781
Member
I use a Sundial.