Hello,
A few years back, after spending a few long weekends in the timing
trailer, I decided that there has to be a better way of handling timing
and scoring at autocross events. Many of our members were reluctant
about going with computerized scoring, but we decided to give it a try.
We bought a couple different autocross programs (at $300 - $500 each),
but none did everything we needed. So, I decided to write my own! We
(the Kansas Region SCCA) have been using this program for our regional
Solo II series the past 4 years, and have also been using it at the SCCA
Solo II Nationals Warm Up event.
At last year's National Warm-Ups I got several comments from
competitors that they liked the system, so a couple months ago I decided
to begin offering it for sale. I would like for you to give AutoX
Timing and Scoring System a try. I have available a demo version of the
program that I can e-mail to you (or I would be glad to mail you a demo
diskette).
Here is some more information on AutoX:
* Live, Real-Time Timing Sessions. A car is staged before it starts,
and is scored a time as it finishes.
* Automatically Updated Announcer Screen. Provides the event
announcer with immediate information about the drivers on course;
biographical info, runtimes, current position in class, class leaders
and more.
* Driver Database Management. The same database can be maintained
for an entire season and multiple databases can be kept for different
series (i.e. Regional / Divisional).
* Extensive, Useful Reporting. Including: standard event results,
indexed results, event summaries, grid and work assignments, time
cards,entry lists and more.
* Built in Points System. Automatically update driver points at the
end of each event. Includes standard points by class and even an
indexed (PAX) point series option, both with user-defined values.
* Up to 60 Classes. You name and define the classes. Indexed
classes, like Novice or Street Tire, are no problem with AutoX.
* Multi-Course Event Capability. Do you run two-day, two-course
events? AutoX can handle it, even up to a four-course combined event and
up to 17 runs per course.
* Many other User-Defined Options. Number of official timed runs,
event names, course names, pylon penalties, trophy positions and more
are all user-definable.
AutoX is an MS-DOS based program, so it will run on practically any
PC. To let you see what AutoX can offer your club, I have available a
demonstration copy of the most recent version. The demo version will
only allow up to 10 drivers in the database, but it will give you a good
feel for how the system works. Please give it a try -- you'll be
pleasantly surprised. The purchase price of the full version of AutoX
v99.0b is just $195. For more information, e-mail me:
robg@greggtire.com.
AutoX System Requirements and Installation:
IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible (486 or higher recommended)
MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
Electronic Timing Equipment
Currently compatible with JACircuits and Manzanita Micro. If you have
a different timer with a computer interface, please contact me about
having AutoX customized to work directly with your timer. The system
also allows for manual entry of run times.
I would gladly discuss with you other custom programming options,
like: Custom reports, a custom point system, custom class settings or
anything else you would like to see included in your system. Additional
fees would apply for custom programming.
Sincerely,
Rob Gregg
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