Portatree's Eliminator Next Gen: The Ultimate Practice Tree for Drag Racing Success
In drag racing, reaction time at the starting line can determine the winner, even when facing a faster car. The race outcome combines the driver's reaction time with the car's elapsed time (E.T.), making starting line performance crucial for success.
Portatree drag racing timer device
The Portatree Eliminator Next Gen practice tree is a professional-grade training device used by both amateur and professional racers to improve reaction times. Priced at around $350, this precision instrument offers realistic starting line simulation that smartphone apps cannot match.
Blue Portatree timing device
Key features include:
- Dual lane capability for solo or competitive practice
- Adjustable auto start settings matching local track conditions
- Tree speeds from 0.100 to 0.900 seconds
- Individual dial-in and delay box settings per lane
- Programmable shift light feature with up to 4 shift points
- Compatible with original Eliminator accessories
Graph showing car performance data
The device tracks and displays statistics for the last 50 reaction times per lane, including:
- Total number of runs
- Red light counts
- Wins
- Average reaction time
- Reaction time spread
- Average shift times when using shift light function
Portatree Racing Timer Display Unit
With USB connectivity, users can customize displays, manage statistics, graph reaction time data, and export information to Excel for detailed analysis.
Racing Christmas tree staging lights
The Christmas Tree starting system revolutionized drag racing when introduced at the 1963 NHRA National Championship Drags. This electronic countdown starter replaced flagmen, bringing consistency and safety to race starts while dramatically improving timing accuracy and leading to further technological advancements in the sport.
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