The Evolution of Race Timing (Part 3)
In the mid-80s, NASCAR started using active AMD transponders on each car to provide real-time data to viewers and teams. [more …]
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The Evolution of Race Timing (Part 2)
By 1977, FAT (Fully Automated Timing) systems had been developed and accepted for race timing and world record recognition. [more …]
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The Evolution of Race Timing (Part 1)
In the beginning, no one cared about time. When the sun was out, it was light [more …]
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2026 Fallen Heroes 5 Mile
I met one of two goals. I finished. I didn’t keep my heart rate under 133 bpm. [more …]
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Long? Run? June 27, 2026
I guess it is no longer “long” when its route of my usual daily run in the past. [more …]
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Pull Tags, Place Cards and Popsicle Sticks
Let’s go all the way back to the mid-90s. Races were timed and scored manually. [more …]
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2026 SPCA 5km Rescue Run
My goals for today’s 5km were to run 40 paces every four minutes and keep my heart rate under 133 bpm. [more …]
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On Course Display Clocks
I read an article the other day asking whether on-course display clocks are still required for race directors. [more …]
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2026 Heppe Chiropractic 15km
I placed DFL, 77th overall, 43rd among males, and 11th in the 60- to 69-year-old age group. [more …]
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