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Timing

The Chief Timer the and their Timing Assistants are responsible for setting up and operating the timing system.

 

The Timer coordinates with the Chief Starter and Fire and Rescue teams to time each vehicle and calculate the speed for each run. There are two tracks and in the timers van there are two rooms, one for each track.

 

The timers for each track will be sitting in front of a computer running the timing software, and using the UHF radio for communications.

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There is a high level of concentration required to ensure the sequence of events are strictly followed, and the integrity of track operations maintained.

Each run can take from 6 to 9 minutes to complete depending if its Track 2 (one timed mile) or Track 1 (up to 4 timed miles).

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You will need to include your name, member number (optional), job, day/date and morning or afternoon shift.

Shifts:

  • AM - 7:30am to 1pm Monday to Friday

  • PM - 1pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday (5pm Thursday for Track 2)

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Description:

The Chief Timer the and their Timing Assistants are responsible for setting up and operating the timing system. The Timer coordinates with the Chief Starter and Fire and Rescue teams to time each vehicle and calculate the speed for each run. There are two tracks and in the timers van there are two rooms, one for each track. The timers for each track will be sitting in front of a computer running the timing software, and using the UHF radio for communications.

There is a high level of concentration required to ensure the sequence of events are strictly followed, and the integrity of track operations is maintained.

Each run can take from 6 to 9 minutes to complete depending if its Track 2 (one timed mile) or Track 1 (up to 4 timed miles).

 

Responsibility:

To determine and record the speed of vehicles on the tracks, to ensure the sequence of events are strictly followed and the integrity of track operations is maintained. To announce these speeds over the DLRA private UHF channels.

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Duties:​

  1. Assistants will operate the timing equipment and the UHF radio.

  2. There is a Start Line Data Entry operator in the Start Line Caravan. Their job is to take the Pre-Entry slips that will be handed to them by the Start Line Attendant and add them to the Timing System Vehicle queue.

  3. Assistants will help the Chief Timer to set up and pack up the timing equipment and data network. There is a series of transport cases, all the gear has to be cleaned and packed away in the cases.

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Reports to:

  • Volunteer Coordinator

  • Chief Timer
     

Knowledge and Skills:​​

  • Have good communication skills and be able to take direction well.

  • You need to have a good attention to detail.

  • You need to be able to operate the timing software which requires confidence using computers.

  • You need to be able to stay calm under pressure.

  • You need to be reliable.
     

What to bring?:

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, snacks (enough for entire shift as crossing the track to the pits is not possible). Water is provided.

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