Each participant will receive a transponder chip with a unique identification that
is matched to a participant’s race number and data. Detection aerials will be set up at the
finish line and depending upon the event, all other appropriate split time locations. As an athlete crosses over the detection
point, a unique signal is transmitted by the transponder that goes into the timing systems scoring software.
At that point, results can be created and printed for posting.
Chip Distribution: Chips can be
distributed at packet pickup or on race day, whichever you prefer.
Chip Collection at Finish Line: Even though
it is not necessary to set up finish line chutes in a chip timed event, it is necessary to set up a closed area
to keep the finishers contained until their chips have been removed by a volunteer.
Unreturned or Damaged Chips As a general rule, 99% or more of the chips are returned at most events. A higher
percentage of lost chips occur at events that distribute chips during pre-race day packet pickup. This
is simply because not all of the people who have signed up for an event will actually show up on race day. The chips have
our address on them and many participants will mail them back to us if they dont return them on race day.
Chip Instructions for Participants: We recommend that the participants be made aware of the need for and proper wearing of
the chip at packet pickup. The
chips are not transferable! Be careful not to switch with family members, friends, etc. Chips
must be worn at all times during the event in order to receive times. For teams, one chip will be
provided for each team. The chip should be passed on to the next team member after each leg of the
event. As these chips are very expensive, it is imperative that all participants
return them at the completion of the event. Volunteers at the finish line area will be prepared to take
back the chips as each participant finishes the event. For participants that do not finish, please
return the chip to the finish line area before leaving the event. Chips can be mailed back to:
RaceDay Timing Solutions, 6600 Wyoming St, Kansas City, MO, 64113
