Elite Racing Systems has purchased the latest chip technology to record the results of runners. The new system will utilize a light-weight disposable timing tag. The "D-tag" will record a runner's official time, beginning when a participant crosses the start line and concluding as he or she passes the finish.

The D-tag also offers runners a more streamlined race experience than the traditional chip system. D-tags are attached to participant bib and clearly marked with the corresponding bib number. Unlike traditional chips, the D-tag will not need to be scanned, making the Packet Pick-up process quicker than ever before. On race day, runners simply secure the D-tag through their shoelaces and they are ready to run. After crossing the finish, runners do not need to return the tag and can dispose of it at their convenience.

ChronoTrack's "D" timing tag allows race organizers to print an integrated bib and tag for each participant, encoding the runner's bib number into the tag's RFID chip at the time of printing. The peel-off, disposable portion of the bib becomes a tag that runners attach to their shoes. ChronoTrack's tag solution is lighter, less expensive than previous timing methods, and most important to race organizers and participants -- disposable. Runners no longer need to stand in long lines to "tag check" their timing devices as with previous solutions. And after the race, tired participants can avoid yet another line to return expensive tags.

HOW TO SECURE THE D-TAG

It is important that runners attached the D-Tag correctly. The process is quick and easy! Click here for step-by-step directions and photos or read the instructions below.

Remove the tag from the race bib, untie shoelaces and loosen the criss cross on the laces. Insert the tag adhesive strip through the top criss cross laces towards the tongue of the shoe, being careful NOT to loop the tag through the tied laces. Then, remove the adhesive label strip from the tag and adhere the tab to adhesive strip to create a "D" shape. The side labeled "THIS SIDE UP" should form the arch on the "D". Afterwards, tie shoes and get ready to run!

Don't have laces? The tag can also be used by attaching it to your ankle with a Velcro strap. The tag should still be formed to make a "D" shape and then attached with the Velcro.

D-Tag Instructional Video with an orange tag-a higher resolution version here...

http://www.chronotrack.com/video/dtag_i ... orange.wmv

ABOUT CHRONOTRACK SYSTEMS

ChronoTrack Systems, Inc. is a timing and tracking company that has developed a cost-effective system for timing athletic events including road races using commercially available, EPCglobal-certified, UHF RFID tags and readers. ChronoTrack has developed the disposable "D" Tag, an all-weather design for attaching an EPCglobal-certified, commercially available RFID tag to the foot. ChronoTrack, in concert with its strategic partner, Impinj, Inc., has designed custom UHF RFID controllers and antennas that specifically read "D" Tags in a racing environment

 

ChronoTrack's RFID race timing system includes 'D' timing tags attached to runners' shoes encoded with each race participant's bib number. The system also includes proprietary race timing software and Impinj's Speedway (R) UHF RFID readers with specialized antennas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ChronoTrack Systems' road race timing system, based on Impinj's RFID technology, in action at the March 2 Los Angeles Marathon.