Patent ID: 6020851
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G01S,G08G

Abstract:
An auto race monitoring system, comprising:a race track;a plurality of first transmitters fixed in relation to said race track;a plurality of race cars upon said track, each race car having at least a first receiver in communication with said first transmitters, said first receiver establishing its instantaneous position as a function of said communication with said first transmitters; a second transmitter in each said race car receiving data from said first receiver as to its instantaneous position and transmitting said data;a second receiver in communication with said second transmitter, said second receiver receiving said data as to instantaneous position;a computer connected to said receiver and receiving said data; andwherein each race car has a third receiver, spaced from said first receiver, said third receiver being in communication with said first transmitter and establishing its instantaneous position as a function of said communication, said second transmitter receiving said data and transmitting the same to said second receiver.