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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel
I think when the purse goes up, there's alot more incentive for "funny business", particularly when it comes to illegal electronics and/or starting line aids. That's the one thing I really wonder about at some of these "high buck" bracket races. I'm sure some of these events have really good tech people on hand, while some others...not so much. If you think there's nothing out there like that, take a look at what's offered by Davis Technologies.
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Wow, Davis Technologies at moretraction.com sells the electronic devices that can control are cars ET. I didn't really know for sure this stuff was in use, now I realize its readily available to anyone so inclined. I am sure there are unscrupulous individuals that have figured out a way to hide these devices in race cars. Let me be clear for anyone not interested in reading all the information on moretraction.com and tech articles linked to the website. The site sells devices called Traction Control and Profiler that use computer drive shaft speed profiles linked with EFI timing and dropped cylinders to control a cars Elapsed Time on the track. It can speed up or slow down the car on the track to match specific drive shaft speed profiles selected by the user resulting in perfect consistency. Davis Technologies also sells Bump Stop that allows the driver at the push of a button, to bump into the second staging beam exactly 1/2" with each push of the button. Obviously, this driver aid will allow more consistent reaction times and fine adjustments in reaction time based upon how deep or shallow you decide to bump in.
Thank you Jim for shining a light on this technology.