Manual Mode
Race starts are under the control of the Timekeeper.
Races can be started using F7 key or Clicking the Green Flag Button (1.). When the race finishes the next race can be started by using the F7 key or clicking the Green Flag Button. Each time a race is started, the estimated start time of all other races is calculated and displayed in the Races Window at the bottom. the start time is calculated based on the race duration and the inter race gap in the RaceClass.
Races Window
Semi Automatic
Races can be started immediately using the F7 key, Clicking the Green Flag Button (1.) both followed by Selecting Auto in the Dropdown (4.). Alternatively you can Click the Clock Face (2.) and the race will start after counting down from the time in the Dropdown (3.). The system is now running in automatic mode. At the end of the race the next race will start after the Inter Race Gap set in the RaceClass. You can interrupt the countdown by switching to Manual using the Dropdown (4.). If this is done during the race the race will continue. If you switch to manual during the countdown, you can switch back to auto and the countdown will continue with the original start time (unless this has passed by).
The benefit of using the Clock Face is that countdown messages can be announced, together with grid order. This is useful if competitors are warming up nitro engines by circulating the track.
Fully Automatic
If you start a race as described above in Semi Automatic mode but don't switch to Manual Mode, the races will be run according to the timetable. This is the normal mode for qualifying in Electric Classes and is also used for Nitro Classes with occasional lapses into manual Mode as required.
If you are running a meeting to a timetable, Fully Automatic is recommended. In any case whenever races are started, the Races Window always shows you when each race will start, so you can check for the likelihood of an over run.