hey guys. so i went to my first race yesterday and i heard that the semi-pro and pro riders had to have this transponder on their sleds. i have no idea what the hell this is. can anyone enlighten me with this. thanks

It's to track your lap time. I believe you only need it if your running a national race.
I heard you can get the tunnel grippers from your local Polaris dealer... not sure if thats true.
I'm also looking for them.
Dave

A transponder is a device used to score racers the most accurate way. There is a sensor at the finish line that records when each sled passes and how many times. It also is a way of recording lap times for the racers sake.

how would you go about getting one? and to set it up..

They're probably rented out by the sanctioning body....at least thats how it is in motox.

here you go dan, same things we use running cross country. mine way 240 bucks.
http://www.amb-it.com/snocross-transponders-c-52_64.html

holy crap is that expensive... wow.. thanks for the help freddy

yep but for me it way better. 240 compair to like 10 bucks for am and 40 for semipro and everything else rental for the weekend it a bargin. if you going to keep racing dan id just get one. how did it go anyway.

I dont see why you want one, they only use them for pro's and semi pro's at RMR...its not like anyone who uses them can get their lap times... just my $.02

This year they are required for pro & semi-pro only in RMR. Next year, all classes will be required to use them.

$25 rental fee, $250 purchase price. Purchase or rent depending on how many races you will do.

i was just interested in what they do. im new to the whole race scene. i wanted info on them. thats all