Okay, I just read the FAQ page so that I wasn't being redundant, but I didn't see if I'd need to purchase a transponder or not....

also, it says to reserve a #, to call the phone number listed. Does that mean we can pick ANY number (I doubt that) or do the classes have specific numbers....like STORM classes have letters designated, or a specific #that your number has to begin with. I would like to go ahead and get my backgrounds ordered before the end of the year. Is this going to be possible?

Last question....I couldn't find on exactly which day, which classes are run. I'm needing to know if the women's "B" class will run on Saturday? I tried clicking on the events, but it's just way too early for that information to be there. If that race happens to be on Sunday, I need to know before I sign up (church obligations and stuff).

Thanks so much! I'm very excited about running this series! I hope to do as many of the races as possible!!!!

Twyla, I found the format @ http://www.torcsracing.com/newsfull.php?ID=158.

We will use the Bouma system that STORM or TORO or TCCRA so your transponders will be the same.

So I can use the transponder that I bought for the STORM series?? If so...WAY COOL!!!!

E. Outside assistance anywhere other than in designated pit area. Disqualification.
Ok does this mean if I stop to help someone who has their bike on top of them and can't get out from under it we will be diqualified? Or is this rule just for spectators? I have never passed up someone who was down or needed help.

Just a newbie I know but what is a transponder?

It's used to keep track of laps/lap times by computer. When you go through the scoring chute it will pick up your rider #. We zip tie ours to our chest protectors. Hope this helps!

Will I have to buy one? Where can I get one? Any used ones about?

You will have to buy one or get a used one. I am not sure what type torcs is planning on using. I used the same one for toro and tccra I just have it reprogramed for each series.

From what I hear they plan to use the same kind as STORM, and the one I bought from STORM cost $20 and they will be able to reprogram it for me to use in TORCs, so I'm happy about that!!