Title: iCard Wireless Timing/Scoring Service At Le Mans?
Post by: chop456 on April 28, 2006, 11:40:55 am
Does anyone know if the wireless iCard timing/scoring system is supported at Le Mans?
http://icardus.com/index.htm
I've been thinking of buying one and this would seal the deal. Obviously, even if they had it (which in itself is a million-to-one shot), it would be of limited value due to signal strength vs. the sheer size of the place.
Thanks for humoring me and my stupid questions. (Again). ;D
http://icardus.com/index.htm
I've been thinking of buying one and this would seal the deal. Obviously, even if they had it (which in itself is a million-to-one shot), it would be of limited value due to signal strength vs. the sheer size of the place.
Thanks for humoring me and my stupid questions. (Again). ;D
Title: Re: iCard Wireless Timing/Scoring Service At Le Mans?
Post by: McKafre on April 28, 2006, 11:55:03 am
I must remind you that Lemans doesn't have a proper online ticket system ...
:-\
they doesnt seem to be fans of new technologies :'(
:-\
they doesnt seem to be fans of new technologies :'(
Title: Re: iCard Wireless Timing/Scoring Service At Le Mans?
Post by: knetter on April 28, 2006, 12:07:54 pm
don't count on it, they don't even have a wireless internet system in place!!!
Title: Re: iCard Wireless Timing/Scoring Service At Le Mans?
Post by: Pieter on April 28, 2006, 01:02:06 pm
I've contacted them about this. This is their reply:
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Hello,
Thank you for your interest. We have had several inquiries over the past year or so, but as yet have not been able to secure an agreement with any European sanctionng bodies. It appears that the major issue is the fact that the GameBoy console is not as popular in Europe as it is here in the U.S. To address the issue, we are currently developing a "stand-alone" console that will not require the use of a GameBoy. That product should be ready in a few months, so we're hoping it will help us expand our market after that.
We are currently in discussions with a series there called "DTM". Have you ever heard of them? They are very interested, but are concerned about the GameBoy issue,as well. They seem to be encouraged by the development of our new product, however, so we are cautiously optimistic.
Thank you, again, for your support.
Sincerely,
C.Y. Smith
President
Thank you for your interest. We have had several inquiries over the past year or so, but as yet have not been able to secure an agreement with any European sanctionng bodies. It appears that the major issue is the fact that the GameBoy console is not as popular in Europe as it is here in the U.S. To address the issue, we are currently developing a "stand-alone" console that will not require the use of a GameBoy. That product should be ready in a few months, so we're hoping it will help us expand our market after that.
We are currently in discussions with a series there called "DTM". Have you ever heard of them? They are very interested, but are concerned about the GameBoy issue,as well. They seem to be encouraged by the development of our new product, however, so we are cautiously optimistic.
Thank you, again, for your support.
Sincerely,
C.Y. Smith
President
Title: Re: iCard Wireless Timing/Scoring Service At Le Mans?
Post by: chop456 on April 28, 2006, 01:12:16 pm
Thanks, Pieter!
I didn't even bother e-mailing them as people have told me they rarely respond. I think they've undergone a change in ownership recently.
Anyway, it looks like I can put this purchase on the back burner.
[Edit] "Have you ever heard of DTM?" ;D Obviously he's a white collar guy - not a racing guy.
I didn't even bother e-mailing them as people have told me they rarely respond. I think they've undergone a change in ownership recently.
Anyway, it looks like I can put this purchase on the back burner.
[Edit] "Have you ever heard of DTM?" ;D Obviously he's a white collar guy - not a racing guy.
Title: Re: iCard Wireless Timing/Scoring Service At Le Mans?
Post by: Pieter on April 28, 2006, 02:54:03 pm
You can rent them on a couple of American tracks (full ALMS series are covered) as well. I will try that at Sebring for sure.
