![]() ![]() Today, you have so many more obstacles to navigate, plus the added pressure of the registration and timing processes. Race timing was done with popsicle sticks, then 3×5 index cards, and eventually pull tags and the computer. When I started, there were few (if any) permits and police were just a phone call away. Geez…this is really hard because technology and management are so different from 38 years ago. What is the most practical race management advice you would give a newbie? ![]() It’s so simple and quick to get the systems set up, online, and on the course that it allows us to concentrate on other matters during race morning. I think learning to navigate the set-up process has helped. ![]() What is one trick you’ve learned in the ChronoTrack system that has helped you save time or do something better? They strive to constantly improve through innovation. ChronoTrack is always trying to be the leader in this industry. You are only as good as your very last event. I stopped scanning chips and most importantly, stopped calling people and asking for chips back!ģ. When ChronoTrack came out, it was such a relief to know that I collected chips for the very last time. I cannot say enough about how wonderful each and every person is.Ģ. All I do is make a call, and they are there. I cannot thank the entire ChronoTrack support team enough! They have saved my life many times over. What, you only want to know 3 things?! I’d say:ġ. Once I knew this system existed, I gave up the chip and went to what I consider the best technology around! What are the 3 things you like best about ChronoTrack? I have been on board since Chronotrack started. How long have you been working with ChronoTrack? Eventually, I am going to have to stop! It’s great exercise though. ![]() If you would have asked me this 8 years ago, I would have said nothing, because I totally enjoyed every aspect of owning SST.īut I’m older now and my body is not the same anymore, so I would have to say loading of the Sprinters each and every weekend is my least favorite. The thing I love most about what I do is waking up every weekend knowing I am going to work with the most talented, most experienced, and most caring group of people I know…the SST Team! What’s your least favorite thing about what you do? I thrive when I’m told it will be a difficult event to manage, because I work even harder to make it a success. The next thing I’d say is I love a challenge. I also enjoy being trusted by organizations to provide the BEST race event management experience for their event! Each event weekend, I take a moment to appreciate the positive feelings I see others are experiencing and know I had a small part in making so many people happy. The relationships I have created over these 38 years transcend by wildest expectations. I have been doing this for so long it’s almost impossible to tell you everything I like about what I do, so let me just mention a few things.įirst off, I love working with the best minds and talent in the business. I decided to purchase my own clock and Chronomix 707 timer, and Split Second Timing (SST) born the following year! What’s your favorite thing about what you do? I helped the PTSA create the Cavalier 10K and had to rent equipment to time the race. I started over 38 years ago when I was teaching at Coral Gables Senior High School. How did you personally get started in the industry? It contains a 48-inch monitor and laser printer, and desk with cabinets for race timing and tabulation. We also have two Sprinter vans, one which is converted into an office. We offer every piece of equipment a race director would or could possibly need for their event. Ninety-five percent of our events are not-for-profit races and passionate about raising money for their charity! Split Second Timing provides complete race management for endurance events. Role: President and CEO Can you tell us a little bit about your company? Since we unfortunately can’t download all the knowledge in his brain Matrix-style, we interviewed him instead. His company, Split Second Timing, is celebrating its 39th year of event management and pioneered the use of RFID timing. As a guy who was around when popsicle sticks were used as the race timing system, he’s seen a few things in this industry and has a lot of experience to share. ![]()
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