TMW - 2-23-2008 at 09:21 AM
From Cycle News:
OFF-ROAD - SCORE Now Requires Tracking Devices
press release
Know Where They Are 2/22/2008
SCORE International, motorsports producers and sanctioning body for the world-renown SCORE Desert Series, have announced an exclusive agreement with
International Racing Consultants to provide the special vehicle tracking devices used at the SCORE races in the U.S. and Mexico.
Starting with next month's 22nd Annual Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250 desert race in Baja California, Mexico, IRC equipment will be mandatory for the
entire field of cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs. Used primarily to monitor race progress while tracking the route and speed of each vehicle in the
race, IRC also provides a website (www.racetheworld.net) where teams and the general public will be able to view the location of vehicles with updates at two-minute intervals
throughout the entire time limit of each race.
"The time is right for SCORE and IRC to link up in this official capacity which will add an exciting new element to the SCORE Desert Series," said Sal
Fish, President/CEO of the Los Angeles-based SCORE International, which has started its 35th season. "The technology available to enhance the overall
execution of our races is unbelievable and IRC is certainly on the cutting edge of all the advancements that continue to be made in these very
important areas for our sport. Another very attractive thing to SCORE when finalizing this agreement is the fact that IRC President Steve Myers is a
desert racer who clearly understands both the racing and technology sides of our sport."
Based in Tustin, Calif., IRC is in its fourth year of providing equipment and technological support for these special areas not only in the desert,
but also in water and air sports as well.
IRC is a specialist in advanced satellite communications in land, air and sea sports as well as commercial and personal logistics with a team of very
experienced professionals.
SCORE car, truck and ATV classes will be required to have the IriTrack unit, while motorcycles will need to have the smaller e-Track unit mounted on
their vehicles.
"IRC is very excited about its new partnership with SCORE International, which is one of the world's foremost desert racing organizations," said Steve
Myers, IRC President who is a second-generation desert racer who was the 2004 SCORE Class 10 season point champion. "We began our initial discussions
with SCORE when we started nearly four years ago and have had a strong presence at SCORE races since then with many racers leasing our system on an
optional basis. As a matter of fact, in last year's massive 40th anniversary of the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, nearly 45 percent of the 424 starters were
equipped with IRC technology devices."
"IRC is committed to technology development and we look forward to working with SCORE and exploring the unlimited potential of what our system and our
software technologies have to offer."
Myers said he first tested the IriTrack system when competing in the Dakar Rally in Europe and Africa in January of 2005.
"We were one of about 150 teams that ran out of fuel during one stage and were stranded off course for about 18 hours," Myers remembered. "The
IriTrack Control Center started talking to us and told us that they knew where we were and that help was on the way. That episode made my commitment
to use IriTrack even greater and finished the stage for founding IRC."
Order forms for all of the IRC equipment is available online at the IRC website (www.racetheworld.net). The order forms break down all of the required equipment needed to run in the race vehicles at SCORE races. Technical
personnel are also available to answer questions at 714.544.0668.
TMW - 2-23-2008 at 09:32 AM
The IriTrack® is a communication system combining several data and voice technologies in a single unit that utilizes satellite equipment to transfer
information from the vehicle to the IRC control center. Inside the instrument is a GPS module, an Inclinometer, a G-Force Meter, an Iridium Satellite
Voice/Data Modem and a microcomputer.
The IriTrack® System monitors your vehicle location and speed automatically, sending an alert to the Control Center if the vehicle stops, takes a big
hit or experiences an inclination . The onboard computer records information every 5 seconds and sends your information to the IRC Control Center
every 120 seconds via the Iridium Satellite Data Modem. You don't have to do anything to make it happen. Just hook it up to the vehicle battery and
IriTrack® does the rest.
Additionally, the IriTrack® System allows the driver/passenger of the vehicle to send manually two different types of alerts to IRC Control. Pushing
the Green Button once will immediately inform Control Center that at the GPS point at which the button was pressed exists another competitor
experiencing an emergency or that there is a possible course hazard at that GPS point. Alternatively, push the Red Button and notify IRC Control that
you require Emergency Assistance immediately.
A unique feature of the IriTrack® System is the ability to use the modem for voice communication between the driver/passenger of the vehicle and the
IRC Control Center via a built in microphone and speaker. Push the blue button to start a phone call to the Control Center, or alternatively receive a
phone call from the IRC Control Center without having to press a button. When you hear IRC Control speaking to you, just answer and the microphone
will pick up your voice. All phone calls between vehicle and IRC Control Center are included in the cost of the Standard Rental and Deluxe Rental
Package.
The IriTrack® System makes a satellite data transfer every two minutes via the Iridium Satellite voice/Data Modem. So, every hour it makes 30 data
transfers over the modem. If your race goes on for six hours, IriTrack will make 180 satellite data transfers from your car or truck to the IRC
Control Center. All of these transfers are included in the cost of the Standard Rental and Deluxe Rental Package.
The IriTrack® Real Time Satellite Tracking system also utilizes the Live Internet Tracking features at no extra charge.
David K - 2-23-2008 at 09:34 AM
That will be great to watch the racers locations, online!
TMW - 2-23-2008 at 09:34 AM
The E-Track® is a communication system combining several data technologies in a single unit that utilizes satellite equipment to transfer information
from the motorcycle or quad to the IRC Control Center. Inside the instrument is a GPS module, an Inclinometer, a G-Force Meter, an Iridium Satellite
Data Modem and a microcomputer.
The E-Track® System monitors your motorcycle or quad’s location and speed automatically, sending an alert to the Control Center if the vehicle stops,
takes a big hit or experiences an inclination . The onboard computer records information every 5 seconds and sends your information to the IRC Control
Center every 120 seconds via the Iridium Satellite Data Modem. You don't have to do anything to make it happen. Just hook it up to the battery and
E-Track® does the rest.
Additionally, the E-Track® System allows the rider of the motorcycle or quad to send manually two different types of alerts to IRC Control. Pushing
the Green Button once will immediately inform Control Center that at the GPS point at which the button was pressed exists another competitor
experiencing an emergency or that there is a possible course hazard at that GPS point. Alternatively, push the Red Button and notify IRC Control that
you require Emergency Assistance immediately.
The E-Track® System makes a satellite data transfer every two minutes via the Iridium Satellite Data Modem. So, every hour it makes 30 data transfers
over the modem. If your race goes on for six hours, E-Track will make 180 satellite data transfers from your motorcycle or quad to the IRC Control
Center. All of these transfers are included in the Unit Rental Price Option I and II.
The E-Track® Real Time Satellite Tracking system also utilizes the Live Internet Tracking features at no extra charge.
Dimensions:
L x W x H:
6 x 3 x 1 inches
Weight:
14.6 oz (unit without bracket)
3.7 oz (bracket)
1 lb 2.3 oz (unit + bracket)
bajalou - 2-23-2008 at 11:06 AM
What is class 13?
David K - 2-23-2008 at 07:22 PM
I would sure like to see Score put the rule book on their web site... or at least the official class descriptions. In going through some of my Dirt
Sports Magazines, I see no Class 13 in the results section. However, maybe it is like the class officially called Score Lite, but they are informally
called Class 12 and their numbers begin with 12...? Could it be Pro Trucks (the class Ivan Stewart created)?
David K - 2-23-2008 at 07:30 PM
Thanks Glenn... with each racer being charged $1,000+ to get in a race, you think they could at least put the classes on line?
David K - 2-23-2008 at 10:50 PM
Thank you Glenn for taking the time to type that out... !!
Can you give us some more definition between the three Class 7 catagories? Is it engine size, 4WD, or suspension that seperates the three Stock
Production-Mini Pickups (7, 7s, 7sx).
Also, I see 4WD rigs in classes other than Class 3... like the Hummers, etc.?
It was a lot easier with fewer classes 20-30 years ago when I was racing and pitting!
Thanks!
