The Government Information Services Division within Treasury has been
working closely with the Department to ensure that the timing and tracking information is of a quality befitting this prestigious and world leading event. The event will utilise an ACU approved timing and tracking system developed and tested over the last three years by Information Services Division in partnership with an Isle of Man software supplier. This timing system provides information to all the parties involved in the event including timekeepers, race control, competitors their support teams and sponsors. The system also provides information to members of the public via mobile and web technologies to enhance the spectating experience for those on the Island and provide real-time information to those who are not.
For the first time in TT 2007 an official speed trap will be installed on the Sulby straight and the top speed of all the competitors will be available. This combined with the integration of all competitor information into a single place will ensure the most accurate, wide-ranging and quickest possible communications between all necessary parties.
The integration of all competitor information into a single place will ensure the most accurate, wide-ranging and quickest possible communication between all necessary parties:
• New ‘Racemann’ system integrates entries, timing and retirements with live results available to TV companies.
• Live data from certain points on the course for teams pit signaling.
• Timing info compatible with Internet technology for output through mobile devices.
• New Wireless network for TT Press Office.
• WIFI hotspot at Grandstand for use by competitors.
• TV broadcast system to be installed into TT Grandstand and paddock for teams to access live timing system.