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Basic Database Software

The Basic Database Software is designed specifically for Economy Track Systems.  It offers many of the great features of the Professional Software Suite at a fraction of the price!  The Basic Database Software allows track operators to run races, store and sort results, create race categories, and enter racer information quickly and easily from a computer.

The Basic Database Software is an optional addition to an Eliminator Competition Track System.  It is highly recommended for tracks expecting over 100 entries on race day as it greatly improves the flow of the race as well as the data organization.

Basic Database Software with Announcer Support

The Basic Database Software with Announcer Support offers all of the features of the Basic Database Software while adding an Announcer screen and live timing outputs.  If you’re looking for an easy way to share race data with a web service or external entity, this package is a great choice!  The Announcer upgrade also supports computer networking, allowing you to run the Drag Race program on one computer and the Announcer program on another computer. 

The Announcer program features a race screen specially designed for the Announcer.  In addition to race results, the screen shows racer accomplishments and vehicle information.  The Announcer screen can be setup to have a slight delay from the race computer allowing the Announcer to continue talking about a race while the drag race operator moves on to the next pairing.  Additional features of the Announcer program include the ability to look at past races, the ability to compare the active competitors past runs, and the ability to look at a competitors runs from a past event.

Computer Network Upgrade

The computer network upgrade allows the Basic Database Software features to operate over a computer network.  Racer information can be entered on one computer while races are being run on another computer.  This is a great option for tracks that would like to run with multiple computers, but are not ready to upgrade to the Professional Software.

Software Pricing

  • Basic Database Software (Main Program) – $1,500
  • Basic Database Software with Announcer Support – $2,000
  • Network Upgrade Add-On – $1,000

PC Requirements

  • Windows XP or higher
    • Windows 10 and 11 are supported
  • RAM:
    • Windows XP – 512MB or more
    • Windows 7 – 4GB recommended
    • Windows 10 – 8GB recommended
    • Windows 11 – 12GB or higher recommended
  • USB Ports:
    • 3 or more Type A USB Ports recommended
    • The Eliminator or Gold Box cannot be connected through a USB expander/port hub
  • If installing on a computer with a split hard drive, please contact Portatree for instructions
  • All computers purchased after 2005 will have enough hard drive space and fast enough processor to run the software.
  • If your computer is more than 10 years old, we recommend calling Portatree to verify that the software will run properly on the computer.
  • Note: Portatree recommends using the Drag Race Computer exclusively for running races. Installing additional software, connecting to the internet, or performing other actions can cause a computer to slow down over time and may impact performance of the Drag Race Software.

Hardware Requirements

  • Eliminator Competition Track Timer
  • Eliminator Next Gen Competition
    • Competition Versions have a ā€˜Cā€™ after the version number
  • Eliminator Super 2000 Competition Version 4.11 and newer
  • Older versions can be upgraded to version 4.11
    • Note: Eliminator 2000 Plus Competition Track Timers are not compatible with software. They can be replaced with an Eliminator Next Gen or Eliminator Super 2000 Competition Track Timer

      Basic Software Description

      The Basic Database Software is the main program of the Eliminator Competition Drag Race Software Package.  It includes the Drag Race Program and Post Process Program.  The Post Process Program refers to the Racer Entry, Category Editor, Datalog, and Administrator Editor.

      • Drag Race Software
        • Run Races
          • Enter car numbers and select BYE runs/No Shows
          • Start tree when Auto Start is disabled
          • Signal Eliminator Competition to begin Auto Start procedure when Auto Start is enabled
        • Customize Track Setup
          • Enable/disable sensors
          • Choose MPH or KPH speed trap and set trap distance
          • Setup win lights
        • Perform Track Diagnostics
          • Test all tree and status lights
          • Test sensor alignment
      • Racer Entry
        • Enter all racer, owner, vehicle, and index information
        • Racer accomplishments and family information also stored
      • Category Editor
        • Create & edit up to 99 race categories
        • Each category can have a custom
          • Tree Speed (0.100 to 0.900)
          • Tree Type
          • Finish Type (First Finish, Breakout, or Best Package)
          • Red Light behavior (Dual Red, Real Red)
          • Staging Fault behavior (Super Start)
          • Top Bulb behavior (Normal, Oscillate, or Top Lock)
          • Finish Line location, and
          • Auto Start parameters
            • Auto Start can be enabled or disabled for each category
            • Stage On Time, Stage to Start Time, Random Delay, and Auto Start Delay can be set
        • Option to enter a category index or use a default dial
      • Datalog
        • Review all race information
        • Locate runs
        • Search by racer, RT, MPH, ET, etc
        • Generate basic reports and sorted reports
      • Administrator Editor
        • Allows race operator to review and edit results when necessary
        • Note: Actual timing results cannot be modified
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