 A transponder is a little electrical device that we place in our cars that tracks our lap times. Every time we cross the start/finish line, it sends a signal to the computer that shows how fast we completed the lap and our position on track vs our competitors
A transponder is mandatory and you'll have to purchase your own as currently, our two local on-road clubs do not offer loaner/rental transponders Transponder Options: 1. MyLaps RC4 3-Wire (Red) - Long wire 2. MyLaps RC4 Pro (Black) - Short wire A third option called a "Hybrid" is available on the market but you don't need to pay the extra money for that one The red and black RC4 transponders both function exactly the same way. The red one has a longer wire that may be useful in some applications but I find the black one to be the better choice for on-road cars as we don't need the long wire Used Transponders: Used transponders are available from time-to-time. They're generally durable but be sure take a close look at the wiring and the receiver plug to ensure they are in good condition before you buy a used one. I occasionally see used transponders being sold by off-road racers that are in pretty rough condition but I have also seen some (and sold some) like new used transponders. To find a used transponder, check out our local Facebook buy and sell pages:: Back to Getting Started Series > Comments are closed.
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