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Version 7.0 Product Updates


Program Updates and Upgrades:
  • Updates for a particular version are free of charge. Program updates incorporate bug fixes and maybe some minor enhancements.
  • Program upgrades, on the other hand, contain numerous enhancements and new features and will usually carry an upgrade cost. If you purchased an earlier version within 90 days of the newest version, then contact us for a free upgrade.
Current Version:

The current version number for this software is Version 7.0.1515. If you have an earlier version, then download the latest revision from our File Archive page.

This update encompasses all updates since the initial release of Version 7.0.


Important Notes
  • Updates posted here will only work with Version 7.0. If you own an earlier version and would like to purchased the upgrade, please go to our Product Catalog to do so.
  • Users of previous versions should download the fully packaged Version 7.0 install from our Download page.
  • DO NOT install this update while GrandPrix Race Manager is still running.
  • If you are looking for an update to an earlier version, check our File Archive.

Download the latest program update Download the latest Version 7.0 program update
Approximate file size is 5.3 MB
Estimated download time at 56 Kbps is about 12 minutes 19 seconds

Version History:
Date Version# Comments
3/15/2008 7.0.1515 • Modified report printing to support changes to more of the printer settings.
• Adjusted page breaks on several reports.
• Modified Vehicle Stats report to show page header on each page when "One Racer Per Page" option selected.
• Removed the # column from Roster reports, since some users were mistaking this as the vehicle#.
• Added a Subgroup column to the Group Standings report.
• Fixed problem with instant replay not playing for the last heat in a round.
2/7/2008 7.0.1407 • Improved CSV file imports to handle quotes and commas within the data.
• Added an automatic Check for Software Updates feature, if an Internet connection is present.
• Added support for saving custom colors (report fonts, screen background colors, and lane colors).
• Added a Software Registration form which can be used if an Internet connection is present.
• Added extra measures to remind the user to save roster and awards list data changes.
• Improved serial port communications to better warn if there was a port problem and to better recover from it.
• Fixed problem with Awards Certificate report if award winner not designated.
• Fixed problem with common opponents tiebreaker not determining the correct common opponents in some cases.
• Fixed problem in Registration tab where group changes were sometimes disabled.
1/8/2008 7.0.1308 • Modified race time estimator, so estimate can be updated automatically when turnaround time is changed.
• Fixed problem with nag screen returning when it shouldn't.
• Fixed problem where "Each Group" option was not always visible for starting Grand Finals round.
• Fixed problem with changing a racer's group was not updating properly.
• Fixed problem when there was a DNF with points scoring not showing correct finish order.
12/27/2007 7.0.1227 • Improved initialization of Crystal Reports, to reduce load time of reports.
• Fixed problem with changing Finalist and Grand Finalist status for a racer.
• Fixed problem induced by last update. Timer would only work once and then not parse data.
• Fixed problem with Awards screen if trying to display awards with no winner designated.
12/10/2007 7.0.1210 • Added a Subgroup column to the Group Roster report.
• Modifed Racing screen, so entire button panel will change colors indicating the timer status, instead of just the Ready Timer button.
• Added a setting to the Advanced Software Setup screen for the "Backup data first" option default on the Warning screen for data deletion.
• Fixed a problem affecting the Auto Heat Advance and Track Record notification.
11/21/2007 7.0.1121 • Improved placement of "Byes", for Clustered Lane Rotation and Dynamic charts, to better spread them out among the heats.
• Improved initialization of the timer for each heat. Reduces amount of time it takes until you see the "Ready" message.
• Modified how the reporting engine is initialized. Speeds up the loading of the Reports screen and report generation.
• Modified Racing and Standings screens to default to the last round instead of Round 1.
• Fixed problem with starting new phases for Dynamic Scheduling.
• Fixed problem with COM port in use message when starting a new round.
• Fixed some smaller bugs.
11/2/2007 7.0.1102 • Added a warning if any heats were missed, once the last heat is completed.
• Made adjustments to auto serial port detection.
• Fixed problem with Auto Heat Advance and Hands Free modes.
• Fixed problem with Test/Tiebreak mode not clearing results of a previous test when running a new test.
• Fixed display issues with users running Windows XP with the classic desktop theme.
• Fixed some smaller bugs.
10/9/2007 7.0.1009 • Fixed problems relating to starting new rounds where too many racers were being advanced.
• Fixed problem with roster refresh on the registration tab of the main screen when a roster was deleted.
• Fixed problem with creating a Grand Finals round where the software would complain about passed inspection status.
• Fixed problems with the Test/Tiebreak mode in the racing screen.
• Fixed some smaller bugs.
9/20/2007 7.0.920 • Added extra data logging when using a timing system. Tweaked data filtering.
• Fixed some issues with points scoring.
• Fixed some smaller bugs.
9/5/2007 7.0.904 Initial release.
4/17/2007 6.0.7 Check our File Archive
4/28/2006 5.0.6 Check our File Archive
4/27/2005 4.0.7 Check our File Archive
3/23/2004 3.0.10 Check our File Archive
4/1/2003 2.0.17 Check our File Archive