Family Software Newsletter #19 - October 17, 2001

Topics

1. An Example: Fast, Accurate, ET and Throttle Stop Prediction with RaceLog Pro
2. New! Professional Wireless Weather/Trailer Station
3. New! WeatherMate Plus Wireless Weather Center
4. New! Skymate Wind Speed Meter
5. New! High Temp 'Gun-Style' Digital Infrared Thermometer
6. REAL World Technical Support
7. Most Accurate Digital Altimeter

--- Fast, Accurate, ET and Throttle Stop Prediction with RaceLog Pro --
RaceLog Pro is definitely the most professional and best ET Prediction tool on the market today. As an example of how accurate and easy to use this program is, we went to Maple Grove Raceway on 10/11/2001 to see how quickly we could dial our BBC Super Comp dragster to an 8.90 with a brand new engine and throttle stop combination under changing weather conditions. It only takes three (3) runs to dial in the car and throttle stop using RaceLog Pro, a Windows 32 bit application by Family Software, the ET Prediction Experts! If you aren't using a throttle stop, it only takes one (1) run to dial your car perfectly. First, we made a flat out pass, using low gear and high gear, to help seat the rings and to see that all was well. The car ran a corrected 8.014 at 163.33 MPH (actual ET 8.079), and everything appeared to be functioning well and there were no leaks.

Step 1. Since this car is to be run in high gear only, on the throttle stop, we needed the first non-throttle stopped run to be a high gear run. So, with the shift timer set to .3 out, we made our first official test run, a corrected 8.446 at 161.30 MPH (actual ET 8.518).

Step 2. For the second run, we set the throttle stop timer to 1.320 which is enough time to calculate the correct throttle stop factor for this new combination. After checking the throttle stop operating RPM, we estimated that this would be an appropriate starting point. The car ran a corrected 8.775 at 161.05 (actual ET 8.854). Next, using the Throttle Stop Factor Program in RaceLog Pro (see below), we entered the corrected ET's and timer settings from the two (2) runs. The program gave us a throttle stop factor of .2492.

Step 3. Using the ET Predictor Program in RaceLog Pro (see below), we entered the new air conditions. RaceLog predicted the ET @ 8.848 and a Throttle Stop Setting of 1.528 in order to run the 8.900 number. We put 1.530 in for the throttle stop duration and promptly ran 8.901 at 160.02 MPH. Can it be any easier? From the company that started the entire drag racing software industry, would you expect any less?

Looking at RaceLog Pro's Run Segment Analysis (below), we can see what effect the throttle stop had on the performance and at exactly what point on the race track it occurred. Family Software invented Run Segment Analysis and have copyright and trademark rights to this feature.

These Official Compulink ET Slips (below) prove that RaceLog Pro is the most accurate and easiest to use ET Prediction System on the market today, at only $129.95 complete including Throttle Stop Prediction. There are no additional options to buy! Is there any other ET Prediction Software or System out there that works as good as RaceLog Pro? We don't think so, and neither should you! Family Software did it first and does it better. And, we are honest. We tell it like it is. One of our latest competitors does not! We believe in 'Truth in Advertising.' Fire your crew chief TODAY and start running like a professional by using a professionally designed scientific tool! Not a backyard program using home-brewed formulas with no scientific basis. Remember, averaging runs equates to average performance. At Family Software, average performance just isn't good enough!

-- New! Professional Wireless Weather Station --
New! Totally portable, wireless, professional weather station with a multitude of features, at a price you can afford. Solar-powered, wireless sensors allows you to have the display unit inside your home, motor home, or trailer while monitoring the weather conditions outside. No wires to run, no power leads to hook up. No generator to run. Basic system includes Display Unit and the Sensors for reading Barometric Pressure, Indoor Temperature and Humidity, and Outdoor Temperature and Humidity, Wind-Chill, and Dew Point. Part # FS-2000, price $319.95. Optional Solar Powered, Wind Speed/Direction Sensor. For more info, click here.

-- New! WeatherMate Plus Weather Center --
Totally portable, wireless, weather station with radio controlled time and date, Indoor Temperature and Humidity, Barometric Pressure, and Outdoor Temperature and Humidity. Wireless transmission up to 80 feet. Battery operated. This new weather station allows you to have the display unit inside your home, motor home, or trailer while monitoring the weather conditions outside. No wires to run, no power leads to hook up. No generator to run. Includes sensor for reading Outdoor Temperature and Humidity. Part # SM-9A, price $175.00. For more info, click here.

-- New! Skymate Wind Speed Meter --
This new pocket size instrument is the ultimate gauge for measuring wind speed. Also reads current temperature and wind-chill. Reads current maximum wind speed or average wind speed over 5, 10, or 13 seconds. Part # SM-18, price $78.00. For more info, click here.

-- New High Temp 'Gun-Style' Digital Infrared Thermometer --
We now offer another Digital Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sighting, Part # IRT4. The new Gun Style unit has a temperature range of 0 to 788 degrees F, has a backlight, an 8:1 Optical Resolution, and an Auto-Off feature. The introductory price is just $99.95! That is about what you would pay for a unit WITHOUT laser sighting and with a lower temperature range. Comparable prices for a unit with these specifications is at least fifty or sixty dollars more. For specifications, click here.

-- REAL World Technical Support --
With Family Software, you'll get better technical support than anywhere on the planet. Why? Because, we design and/or use all of the products that we sell. All of my 30+ years of racing experience and knowledge is available to you and our other customers. Try to find that kind of information at any one of our competitors. You won't be able to, I guarantee it! Family Software cares about the racer and his/her success as a racer. The other companies just want your money!

-- Most Accurate Digital Altimeter --
We have in stock, the best digital electronic altimeter that we have ever seen. It has a resolution of just one (1) foot. Part # 1008, price $149.95. You just can't beat that! Using this gauge and one of our CMM880 Digital Temperature/Humidity gauges, you'll get better air readings than ANY other weather station/trailer station on the market, guaranteed. To read the specs on this unit, click here.

-- Toll Free Ordering --
We also have a new Toll Free Order line to save you even more money! If you're placing an order by phone, call 877-497-0992. If you need information or technical help, call 610-497-5561.

-- Secure Ordering --
You can safely order directly from our web site. All of your information is handled on our Secure Server. We have established a privacy policy and it is posted on the web site. Our company is registered with the Public Eye for safe, secure ordering.

If you have questions or topics that you would like to see covered in this newsletter, please Email them to me. Or, start a new topic on the bulletin board located on our web site. I'll be glad to join in.

Bob Kodadek
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Family Software - Drag Racing Computers and Software
http://www.iFamilySoftware.com - 610.497.5561(Voice/Fax)

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