Get Your Transponder For The 2009 Racing Season
Transponders are now available to pickup and purchase at Warren's Locks & Keys, 214 East Main in downtown Bismarck, Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm. Cost is $315, $300 if you purchased one during the 2008 awards banquet. Cash, a good check and Visa, MasterCard and Discover Cards are accepted. Transponders will also be available at the next BMSCA Monthly meeting on Thursday, March 12th. Transponders are mandatory for all classes at Dacotah Speedway in 2009.
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Here are some questions being asked about the AMB Transponder system that will be place at Dacotah Speedway this year.
Q: What is the value to the driver?
A: It will eliminate the human element of scoring and mistakes. It will also shorten the time it takes to get cars lined up after a caution. You will have access to a web site where you can view your lap-by-lap speeds from the nights you raced at Dacotah Speedway.
Q: How can you tell if the transponder is working?
A: After power has been supplied to the transponder unit, a green light will be lit on the transponder unit. This indicates that the unit is working correctly.
Q: What happens if the transponder stops working?
A: The transponder unit has a 3-year warranty. If it stops working, you send it back to the company and they will send you a new one. The warranty does not cover a transponder unit damaged from a racing accident.
Q: Will the unit I purchase work at other tracks?
A: Yes, on other circle tracks.
Transponder Installation Specifications
Modifieds: Right side on the mid plate.
Legends: Right rear upright where the pan hard bar is mounted. Or the same upright on the left side.
Street Stocks: To the rear, 24 inches. Measured from the centerline of the rear housing to the centerline of the transponder. On the passenger (right side).
Hobby Stocks: To the rear, 24 inches. Measured from the centerline of the rear housing to the centerline of the transponder. On the passenger (right side).
Thunder Four’s: To the rear, 24 inches. Measured from the centerline of the rear axle to the centerline of the transponder.
General Mounting Instructions
All transponders will be mounted on the passenger (right side). Use your skill to make the necessary mount.
Mount as low as possible, slightly above the lower frame rail or the lowest protected point. 24 inches is the maximum, but should be avoided to keep a strong signal.
Your measurement should be accurate to less than 1 inch.
Avoid or protect from exhaust heat.
Mount securely; you don’t want it to fall off during the race.
The centerline of the transponder will be the arrow on the body or on the bracket. The arrow shows the mounting direction.