What's New:

Key Features:

• Flexible and Easy to Use
  • Step By Step Use - The software indicates the steps to take to run your race. Check off each step as you complete it.
  • Adapts to Different Types of Races - Customizable for racing cars, semi-trucks, Space Derby® rockets and Raingutter Regatta boats.
  • Not Tied to One Specific Way - The software gives you the flexibility to run a race in many different ways. The software will not dictate how you should run your race.
  • Customize to Your Organization - It doesn't matter if your organization is Cub Scouts®, Boy Scouts, Awana®, Royal Rangers, Royal Ambassadors, Lutheran Pioneers, YMCA Adventure Guides, Christian Service Brigade, CRC Cadets, or another organization. You can define your race groups and subgroups to be whatever you want.
  • Number of Lanes - Supports from 1 to 8 lane tracks.
  • Large Font Screens - Roster, Racing, On Deck, Standings, and Awards screens have fonts large enough to display on a large TV or projection system.
  • Highly Customizable - Many options are provided to allow you to customize the software to better suit your needs.
• Racer Registration
  • Simple Racer Registration - Manually enter racers or import racer information from an existing spreadsheet or database. You can also import racer data from or export data to DerbyDMV Version 1.0 or above.
  • Vehicle Number Flexibility - Racers can choose their own vehicle numbers or they can be assigned by the race staff or by the software.
• Race Scheduling
  • Static Scheduling - The software has built-in generators for Perfect-N Type and Lane Rotation schedules.
  • Dynamic Scheduling - Built-in Dynamic scheduler maximizes the number of racers to win at least one heat. Competition gets tighter for all racers as the race progresses, since racers are matched up based on performance.
  • Other Scheduling Methods - Compatible with other non-elimination scheduling methods such as Stearns, Round Robin, Chaotic Rotation, and others via import or manual entry.
  • Master Scheduling - Collate your group schedules for a round into a master schedule. Keeps racers more involved and not waiting for their group's turn to race.
  • Ad-Hoc Scheduling - You can even race without charts, for ad-hoc racing.
  • DOES NOT support Single, Double or Triple Elimination - Find out why
• Race Scoring - Score by points or by elapsed time.
  • Times Scoring - Score by your choice of Cumulative, Average or Single Fastest elapsed time. You can even ignore each racer's worst time, so one bad run doesn't hurt them!
  • Points Scoring - Points are awarded based on finish order.
  • Auto or Manual Entry - Results can be entered automatically, via one of the supported timing systems, or manually.
• Running the Race
  • Race Rounds - Run any number of rounds for each race group. You can also run a Grand Finals round of the top finishers from each race group.
  • Full Featured Racing Screen
    • Displays current heat's racers and their lane assignments. Also displays results for each racer once heat is completed.
    • Displays "On Deck" racers.
    • Displays the list of top times.
    • Displays the track record time and record holder.
    • Automatically receive input from a timing system, if one used.
    • Run head-to-head tiebreaker heats, if needed.
    • Play sound effects.
    • Re-run a heat, if necessary.
    • And more...
  • Tiebreakers - If you have a tie in the standings, you can apply a set of tiebreaker rules to break it without any further racing. You can also break the ties in head-to-head fashion.
• Hardware Interfaces
  • Timing Systems - Supports popular serial port timing systems, including Fast Track, The JUDGE, NewBold DTX000 and Turbo, RaceMaster IV, Timestopper, and SmartLine. Can also be configured to work with many other serial timers, even some home-builts.

    Important Note: We make no guarantees that serial timers NOT specifically listed above will work with this software. We only provide technical support for communication with serial timers listed above.

  • Start Light "Christmas Tree" - Supports triggering a compatible drag racing style start light "Christmas Tree" via the serial port.
  • Solenoid Start Gate - Supports triggering a compatible solenoid start gate via the serial port.

  Important Note: GrandPrix Race Manager no longer supports parallel port timing systems, solenoid gates or light trees.

• Awards and Standings
  • Awards Management - Define an unlimited number of design, speed and other awards. Designate the winners of each, after they are determined.
  • Certificates - Print out awards and participation certificates.
  • Awards Ceremony - Display the awards and speed standings during your awards ceremony.
• Reports
  • Variety of Reports - Numerous reports are provided, from rosters to race statistics and everything in between.
  • Export Reports - Reports can be exported to various file formats and even be posted to your website. You can even use these to create your own custom reports.
• Other Features
  • Race Statistics - Detailed statistics are provided for groups, racers, lane, and overall race performance measures.
  • Supports Power Point Presentation Remotes - Your MC or race director can control the large-font screens using one of these types of remote control.
  • Supports RaceFX Software - If you have RaceFX Version 3.0 or above installed, then you can launch the sound effects dashboard from the racing screen.
  • Supports RaceReplay Software - If you have our RaceReplay Version 1.0 software installed, then GrandPrix Race Manager can automatically control the video recording and replay from the racing screen.
• And much more...

Screen Shots and Feature Descriptions:

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Comparison Shop:

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Software Requirements:

• 700 MHz Pentium III or better
• Windows® 2000 SP4, XP SP2, or Vista
• Internet Explorer® 5.01 or above
• 450 MB of hard drive space
• Minimum 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
• Minimum 800x600 screen resolution

Customer Comments:

How to Purchase this Software:

• ABC Pinewood Derby
• Awana Clubs International Catalog
• eTekGadget, makers of SmartLine timers
• Gospel Publishing House Catalog
• Intelligent Automation, makers of Timestopper timers
• Master Clubs Catalog
• Maximum Velocity
• Micro Wizard, makers of Fast Track timers
• NewBold Products, makers of DT1000, DT2000, DT8000, and Turbo timers
• New Directions, makers of The Judge timers
• Pinewood Extreme