iPads At The Race Track?

Jim Wahl · 04-02-2012, 11:29 AM

I just got one of the new Apple iPads, and I was wondering how many other racers have them and take them to the track. What are some of your favorite uses for them and what apps are useful to you? I have had an iPhone for a while now and it has proven very valuable while at the track, sometimes being the only way I can communicate online. Jim

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Sean Marconette · 04-02-2012, 01:18 PM

Jim,
The one I have for work is great for pictures, music, and Internet. The Jegs practice tree is free too. I have Verizon for the Internet, and have never had an issue with always having Internet service. I am sure there are more things than I am aware of, hopefully others will chime in and we can learn more.

Take care
Sean

Julie Jordan · 04-02-2012, 01:22 PM

My favorite ap is my Kindle ap, can read, download a book whenever I want. We all know there is plenty of downtime at a racetrack, lots of time to read! ;-)

I get National Dragster online now so can always read the latest (or back) issues on my iPad.

Chad Rhodes · 04-02-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie Jordan

My favorite ap is my Kindle ap, can read, download a book whenever I want. We all know there is plenty of downtime at a racetrack, lots of time to read! ;-)

I get National Dragster online now so can always read the latest (or back) issues on my iPad.

There is a log book app for the iPad it called raceIQ. I have it, but haven't been to the track yet.

vic guilmino · 04-02-2012, 05:07 PM

there is a app for 1320go.com
and a lot drag racing games
and a lot of practice trees
all free

Eddies66 · 04-02-2012, 05:18 PM

If you are new to the iPad use, you will need to have an iTune account to download the latest changes to your operating system. I do this on a weekly basis. There may not be any updates but if there is it will download them. I never go anywhere without it my iPad. The same goes for your iPhone and iPOD Touch.

Another neat little adapter is the one that you can load your camera SD into and download pics at the track into your iPad for a larger/better look at pictures vice the view port on your digital camera. It goes right into you charging port. It's called the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit for $29.00.

Jim Wahl · 04-02-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddies66

If you are new to the iPad use, you will need to have an iTune account to download the latest changes to your operating system. I do this on a weekly basis. There may not be any updates but if there is it will download them. I never go anywhere without it my iPad. The same goes for your iPhone and iPOD Touch.

Another neat little adapter is the one that you can load your camera SD into and download pics at the track into your iPad for a larger/better look at pictures vice the view port on your digital camera. It goes right into you charging port. It's called the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit for $29.00.

Thanks Eddie, I have an Apple iTunes account and have several apps. I synced the iPad with my music and mail and all the stuff my iPhone has. I will have to look into the iPad camera connection.

Julie, I have the iBooks app and already have a few books on there. You are right, it will come in handy for reading at the track!

Vic, I hadn't thought of the 1329go app! I will do that tonight.
I have the Jegs practice tree app, Lord knows I need it! Jim

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vic guilmino · 04-02-2012, 09:37 PM

racer IQ
i could not get your app

Jim Wahl · 04-02-2012, 10:28 PM

I just downloaded it on my iPad without a problem. Now I just need to go racing! Jim

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Johnymia Racing · 04-02-2012, 10:42 PM

I use mine with the Radarscope app to keep track of any bad weather that may be coming and when. Saved my a-- a bunch of times. Gives you plenty of time to put away your stuff. There are some good FREE radar apps also.

04-02-2012, 11:29 AM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	iPads At The Race Track? I just got one of the new Apple iPads, and I was wondering how many other racers have them and take them to the track. What are some of your favorite uses for them and what apps are useful to you? I have had an iPhone for a while now and it has proven very valuable while at the track, sometimes being the only way I can communicate online. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

04-02-2012, 01:18 PM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 792 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? Jim, The one I have for work is great for pictures, music, and Internet. The Jegs practice tree is free too. I have Verizon for the Internet, and have never had an issue with always having Internet service. I am sure there are more things than I am aware of, hopefully others will chime in and we can learn more. Take care Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

04-02-2012, 01:22 PM	#3
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 531 Times in 94 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? My favorite ap is my Kindle ap, can read, download a book whenever I want. We all know there is plenty of downtime at a racetrack, lots of time to read! ;-) I get National Dragster online now so can always read the latest (or back) issues on my iPad. __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

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vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? there is a app for 1320go.com and a lot drag racing games and a lot of practice trees all free __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

04-02-2012, 05:18 PM	#6
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? If you are new to the iPad use, you will need to have an iTune account to download the latest changes to your operating system. I do this on a weekly basis. There may not be any updates but if there is it will download them. I never go anywhere without it my iPad. The same goes for your iPhone and iPOD Touch. Another neat little adapter is the one that you can load your camera SD into and download pics at the track into your iPad for a larger/better look at pictures vice the view port on your digital camera. It goes right into you charging port. It's called the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit for $29.00. Last edited by Eddies66; 04-02-2012 at 05:22 PM.

04-02-2012, 09:37 PM	#8
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? racer IQ i could not get your app __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

04-02-2012, 10:28 PM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? I just downloaded it on my iPad without a problem. Now I just need to go racing! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

04-02-2012, 10:42 PM	#10
Johnymia Racing Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Aurora, Ill Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: iPads At The Race Track? I use mine with the Radarscope app to keep track of any bad weather that may be coming and when. Saved my a-- a bunch of times. Gives you plenty of time to put away your stuff. There are some good FREE radar apps also.