Formula Fast took delivery of the first prototype of the purpose-built laser pitstop system this week – an exciting new development for BRKC 2016. Initial testing was extremely successful, and the team managed to capture some footage for a sneaky preview of how the system is coming along.
F.L.A.P.S (Foolproof Laser Activated Pitstop System) is designed to aid competitors and ensure ultimate fairness for the compulsory pitstop required of each driver during a BRKC race.
Through the use of precision laser technology, the traffic light display a red ‘stop’ light for a predetermined amount of time when a driver enters the pit box. Provided the driver is still within the box, the light will then turn to a green ‘go’ light, allowing the driver to proceed.
If the driver overshoots the box within the time, the yellow ‘false start’ light is triggered indicating the driver must complete an additional pit stop.
F.L.A.P.S removes the human element (marshal determining stop, go & false starts) from a pitstop, which – whilst successful up until now – cannot match an accurately timed system built to ensure every pitstop is identical.
The team at Formula Fast are finalising the mounting and positioning of F.L.A.P.S before final testing in a live race event later this year. More updates will follow!
