NEWS FLASH THE SCCA IS CONSIDERING A IN-CAR FLAGGING SYSTEM

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SCCA Fastrack News August 2023

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General
1. #34664 (SCCA Staff) Begin Implementation of Flagtronics Electronic Flagging System
“9.3.30. – In-Car Flagging System"

1. All cars competing in the SCCA Runoffs (beginning in 2024) must have a functioning Flagtronics FT200 unit that provides visual notification of changing course conditions to the driver while on track at all times. Driver notification can be via the FT200 display or through the car’s dash via FT200 CAN Bus connection. The unique ID number of the Flagtronics unit shall be provided to the SCCA during the event registration process or as defined by the event supplemental regulations.

2. Use of Flagtronics may be required at select U.S. Majors Tour events, or available as an option to participants, as per the event supplemental regulations.

3. SCCA may access any data recorded by the unit.”


NOTE: IT APPEARS THAT THE SCCA WILL BE USING THE FLAGTRONICS SYSTEM AT THE FLAG STATIONS DURING THE RUNOFFS AT THE SCCA National Champions. In 2023, the Runoffs will take place Sept. 23-Oct. 3 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, VA

The FT200 in-car unit, including the display, GPS antenna, and standard wiring harness retails for $249.99 plus $10 shipping and handling.


If you don't want this to happen, get you letters to the CRB.

I have looked at this unit on-line. While it has a GPS antenna, it is not clear if the data is stored in the unit or if it only goes to control live. If it is stored in the unit, it is not clear how you as the owner would access the data.

I also can not find any data on how much current the unit draws at 12 volts

Here is a link to the SCCA page that talks about the Flagtronics unit as part of the 2023 Runoffs:
https://www.scca.com/articles/2017458-s ... 23-runoffs