DERBYDOG® RACE TIMER & MANAGEMENT

DerbyDog®, established by GigaCraft in Canada, is a unique race timing and race management product specifically designed for Pinewood Derby and Kub Kar Rally races held throughout North America by the Boy Scouts of America and Scouts Canada.

DerbyDog® combines a modular timer and race management software. DerbyDog’s unique integrated system makes it easy for race organizers to run events smoothly and efficiently. The DerbyDog® race timer provides highly accurate timing and place and sends race results via Wi-Fi to the race management software. The race management software allows race organizers to easily keep track of registration, schedule, race operation, statistics, and the release of race data.

The DerbyDog® race timer is available for different track widths, and can directly communicate with race management software using its built-in Wi-Fi, allowing for convenient wireless communication.

DerbyDog® Highlights

Hardware Components

The DERBYDOG® Race Timer consists of a frame, sensor module, and display module.

① Frame

② Sensor module

③ Display module

④ Sarter

Frame Connectors

  • A. Antenna interface is used to connect the antenna.
  • B. LAN (Local Area Network) interface (RJ45 connector) is used to connect directly to a computer or a WI-FI router. 
  • C. GPI (General Purpose Input) interface (RJ11 connector), is used to connect the signal output terminal of the starter module using 4-core telephone line. This interface is used to receive the start signal from the starter module.
  • D. DC (Direct Current) IN port, is used to connect 20V power adapter to power the race timer.
  • E. Reset button, is used to restore the timer to default settings

Management Software

GigaCraft provides various software options tailored to the race organizer’s specific needs. The released software includes two programs: DerbyDog-APP and DerbyDog-PC, each to be used in different application scenarios. Besides, DerbyDog is compatible with GrandPrix Race Manager as well. The different varieties of software provide more options to manage and organize your event.

DerbyDog-APP

Operating Environments: Android 11+

  • Manage races in standalone mode
  • Display race timer status and select an associated timer
  • Prepare/start/reset/rerun a heat
  • Query and display race results
  • Confirm heat results and enter corrections place
  • Display racer history and track records
  • Display standings

DerbyDog-PC

Operating Environments: Windows 7 +

  • Race management
  • Competition management for non-elimination rounds
  • Registration management
  • Assign a designated race timer for the race round
  • Conduct races
  • Display race statistics

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