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RexSeven UltraDork
3/28/13 11:15 p.m.

I just saw this on Wired and thought it was very interesting. Using off-the-shelf technology, Corvette Racing installed a rear-facing camera and radar system that can actually categorize cars as Prototype or GT and label them with color-coded chevrons that give the driver an idea of their closing speed, what side they are passing on, etc. They used it on the number 4 car during the 12 Hours of Sebring.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/03/corvette-racer-radar/

Do you think it will eventually make it to other cars/racing series, or will it be banned?

SlickDizzy UberDork
3/28/13 11:21 p.m.

They were talking about trying to DIY it yesterday.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/radar-based-rear-facing-competitor-tracker/62256/page1/

It's a very neat concept but I wonder what the implications would be if everyone was running it. Seems like it might take some of the excitement out of battling for a pass.

RexSeven UltraDork
3/28/13 11:30 p.m.

Sorry, didn't see that. My bad.

fasted58 UberDork
3/28/13 11:59 p.m.

I caught that during the race but thought more teams were using it though. The use shown during rain and night driving could vastly improve safety. I think it could be a good thing.