The Compulink AUTO START System once armed to :ON

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So far, according to my research everyone is correct, and I thank everyone so far for the input, and really would like to see more of it. There are 3 different system coded setups.

1 for Pro's, 1 for Sportsman, and 1 for all the rest and it isn't a straight up set always the same guess able tree start or activation timing system. It is what makes tge system fair, and keeps drivers from guessing at the tree. It was designed to emulate the great Buster Couch and his variability in starting the tree, and attempting to keep the drivers from playing games. And I love it personally, no deep staging, starter has 1 control, he is no longer in the game beyond checking the track, making sure the track is clear and safe for the competitors (both those who just left, and those who are about to, and track personnel), then he (the starter), has the only choice, arm the tree, by flipping the Compulink Auto Start switch to :ON !! (that will appear at the bottom of our time slips.

At that point, everything is now in the hands of the 2 drivers competing in the race, and the variable timing system with few base rules ...Both must prestage to start the base and variable timers..
The system base start , Don't go deep, don't back out (roll or intentionally), it does not start the initial timer by a simple bulb flicker, both must be securely pre-Staged, then the third bulb, triggered on by either competitor lighting fully, starts the activation of a variable but set base timer (here is where the 3 differing types come in a quicker time period for Pros, a little more time for Sportsman, and even more time for all the rest, that just makes the other competitor not yet staged up do so or foul out due to them not doing so, and that time is set, then (many other things as far as rules that can allow both competitors to foul out, again, going deep, rolling back, leaving early, etc).

Either or both go deep they foul. Both staged, the tree is now fully armed for a variable, but fair start, that stops both from attempting to guess the light so to speak, as it may come down immediately, or in a few seconds. you don't know, the computer (once armed by the starter and that 3rd bulb is turned on...is in full control).

3 different things are going on 1. Starter in control of safety, then all clear switch flipped, (starter still in control
of emergency stop button only. But he has given his Go! Signal. 2. System is armed, now Competitors are both in charge, as both must prestage fully to start the base system timing (keeping the burn down staging games to a minimum), starter is still in control of the competitors at all times, but no longer really in control of tree start timing except that e-stop button (but he can concentrate on the competitors and the safety of a clear track), then at least 1 if the competitors or both, must move in to the fully staged position to activate the secondary timer and tree is activated,, if the other driver fails to stage within the given time they foul out triggering a red, but that is done by the computer that is in control as the starters go signal was done long ago.

If both drivers do their 1-2, 1-2 job, the tree is seamless, and as fair a start as you will ever expect or experience.

1. Both drivers know what to expect. We know the basic rules, forward motion always. It takes 2, no starter involved except stage commands, starter is just there for safety, not a part of the game. And best of all, the competitors have little chance to actually play games, and no time limits to pre-stage, but once the 3rd bulb is lit, better get in timely! And lastly, guessing is risky.