Starting with the 2010 season, the Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, and IMCA Stocks will be required a Raceceiver for all events. 

Here are some FAQ's about Raceceivers and the new policy.

1.  Why are we doing this?

First and foremost – safety.  During the last two seasons there were a couple of scary incidents with our races that might have been prevented if Raceceivers were being used.  These units are very inexpensive and we believe they will provide a much greater level of safety.

2.  How do they work?

All cars in the event have raceceivers tuned to channel 0.  Up in the tower, race control has a transmitting radio and can talk to all the drivers simultaneously.  As such, race control can immediately warn all drivers of a caution, a red flag, and also quickly re-line cars up for a restart, warn of cars coming into the pit, notify racers of an approaching time limit on the event, or of other conditions that might harm the drivers.

3.  How much do they cost?

The regular retail price for a basic unit is $99.00 and $169.00 for one with upgraded earpieces.  They can be purchased from http://www.raceceiver.com or from BMI (Brad Maxwell).  Brad will have them available soon and will handle the renting of them for us.   

4.  Do I have to buy one if I only plan to race?

No - we will have Raceceiver units available for rental for only $20 per event.  You can just rent one if you only plan to run one race and your local track does not require them.  BMI race bus will have them for rent. 

5.  Do they have any other use?

Yes – you can use them whenever you go to major auto races to listen in to your favorite driver.  They are a radio scanner that different frequencies may be heard.   Another important part is your crew could have them and that way they know when the track is clear to come on and work on your car. 

6.  Where do I mount the Raceceiver?

For best results, it seems the best way is to use velcro (use industrial with two "hook" sides for max strength) to attach the Raceceiver to your helmet.  The unit must be visible, and it is best to keep it attached to the driver so there are no cords to worry about when the driver exits the car.

7.  What types of problems have come up for folks using Raceceivers?

Number one problem – dead batteries.  Raceceivers use a single small AAA battery which lasts about 4 hours.  As such, if the driver never turns off the unit and runs practice from early in the day, the battery won't work come that night's race.  The best idea is to get a box of AAA alkaline batteries at a discount store (get a good brand name like Energizer or Duracell) and keep them in your race trailer.  Then, get in the habit of replacing the battery just before racetime.  It will only cost about 33 cents to do this, and will solve 95% of the problems you may have.

8.  What do they look like?

There are several photos on the instruction page on the Raceceiver website. 

9.  How can I learn more about them?

Raceceiver information is available on the http://www.raceceiver.com website.

10.  Reasons. . . .

There are countless reasons to use these and no reason not to.