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I'm asking a really stupid question here I know, and I apologize, but it's
bothering me...

There is a key in GPL for the pitboard, which I presume allows you to view the
current pitboard whenever you press it.  But whenever I press it, nothing
happens.  Doesn't matter if I've completed a lap, or 2 laps, or 10, that button
does nothing as far as I can tell.

Am I misunderstanding the purpose?  Doing something wrong?  I have got
auto-pitboard turned on.

On a related note, I've noticed sometimes I have to run several laps before I
get the pitboard display when passing the start/finish line.  Shouldn't you get
a time after completing the 1st full lap?

Thanks

-Lee

"What's-a behind me is-a not important!!!!"

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Remember that the pit board is reporting on your previous lap (except at
the Ring) and at some tracks (those in which your pit stall is past the
S/F line) you actually have to complete 3 laps to see the pit board.
The first 'lap' out of the pits isn't a complete lap so it doesn't
count.  Your second lap (the first full lap) counts, and you'll see the
pit board update with its info as you come around to complete the third
lap (the second full lap).

Eric

OK, thanks for the info! Now my mind (such as it is - hehehe...) will rest a
little easier!

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You get timing information after completing the second lap.  Remember,
this
is 1967 and the lap times our displayed by your pit crew righting your
last
lap down with chalk.  The results aren't instantly displayed
electronically.
You're probably not seeing it for "several" laps because you keep
inadvertently
turning it off by hitting the key that enables it in the first place.

Hope this helps,

Dave Ewing