Racing Systems International

SYSTEMS AND SERVICES


Our service begins with your first phone call.  We discuss with you your needs and providea range of solutions.

 

TOTE BOARDS

A tote board is a large numeric or alphanumeric display used to convey information, typically at a race track to display the odds or payoffs for each horse.

The term "tote board" comes from the colloquialism for totalizator (or totalisator), the name for the automated system which runs pari-mutual calculating payoff odds, displaying them, and producing tickets based on incoming bets.

The first totalisator was invented by William Brownie Garden. The machine was installed at Ellerslie Racecourse in New Zealand in 1925, and the second was installed at Gloucester Park Racetrack in Western Ausrailia in 1930. Julius founded Automatic Totalisators Limited (ATL) in 1917, which supplied the 'Premier Totalisator; now including electrical components.

The first totalisators installed in the United States were at Hialeah Park, Florida in 1932 (by ATL), and at Arlington Park racecourse, Chicago, in 1933.

VINYL LETTERING AND SIGNAGE

RSI provides vinyl lettering and signs for tote boards, cut to your size and specifications.

ODDS BOARDS

Wireless LED Odds Boards use our 7" Displays. Perfect for indoor and outdoor applications. This unit measures 5' tall by 15' wide.

We build to your specifications.

MINIATURE TOTE BOARDS

Wireless miniature tote boards can be an exact duplicate of the infield tote board, but smaller. The digits are slightly smaller that 3" tall, but are still highly visible in indoor applications. This board measures 2' tall, and 13' wide.

This makes an attractive and functional addition to any area of your track.

Wireless operation makes it only necessary to hang it and plug it in!

VIDEO SCREENS

Share your message with your patrons with the exiting look of a video screen.  Available in  indoor and outdoor models.

 


LED VIDEO BOARDS

RSI outdoor large screen systems strike the perfect balance between performance and efficiency. They offer the latest developments in LED technology and the definition you want for large scale imaging. A palette of 281 trillion colors provides exceptional color reproduction and images can be seen in almost any lighting condition.  These LED systems are low maintenance and offer interchangeable panels that can be conveniently replaced onsite. The screens are perfect for stadiums, billboards, casinos and a host of outdoor applications.
Video Screen Modules   
Create a Video Board to your size and specifications.  Indoor and outdoor models available.  Advertise, show videos, and m;uch more.

CCTV

RSI Video Systems are designed on a track by track basis, meeting all the requirements set forth by the track.  Complete solutions are availlabe, including all equipment, graphics, simulcasting, distribution and operations.

PRODUCTION GRAPHICS

We work with you to customize the look you want.  Make your signal stand out. 

PHOTO FINISH

A photo finish occurs in a sporting race when two (or more) competitors cross the finishing line at or near the same time. As the naked eye may not be able to discriminate between which of the competitors crossed the line first, a strip photo, a series of rapidly triggered photographs, may be used for a more accurate check.

Nowadays, the photographs are digital. A digital photo finish camera uses a 1-D array sensor to take sequential images of the finish line. Since only a single line of the CCD is read out at a time, the frame rates can be very high (up to 10,000 frames per second). There is no delay in this process and the photo finish is available immediately.

Although some sports use electronic equipment to track the racers during a race, a photo is considered the most important evidence in selecting the winner.

TIMING

Fully automatic time (abbreviated FAT) is a form of race timing in which the clock is automatically activated by a starting device, in this case an infrared sensor. All fractional times and the finish time is obtained using appropriatly placed sensors as well. The system is commonly used in horse racing.

Race times are typically displayed on the timing section of an infield tote board, remote driver displays in the case of harness racing and on the closed circuit television system.

While harness racing typically times to an accuracy of 1/5th of a second, Thoroughbred times are most often display in 100ths of a second.

RSI offers complete solutions for all types of parimutuel racing.

Shown to the left are 15" amber displays, mounted in an aluminum frame.

REMOTE INDICATORS / DRIVER DISPLAYS

Remote LED indication allows wireless transmittion of race times, MTP, Time of Day, Temperature, or any other information.  RSI will customize a solution for you.

PHOTO FINISH / TIMING
This combination was setup to time and take photos of Barrel Races. A touch screen timer allows for simple operation.
MTP INDICATORS

Wireless Solar Powered Minutes to Post with optional Spill Light.

STARTING SYSTEMS

BARREL RACING STARTING LIGHT TREE


Operated via wireless transmission, this light tree provides a lighted countdown to the start, where an audible signal indicates the start of the race. LED Displays begin counting, and sensors make sure the start is not breached prior to the signal, and take the finial split providing individual course times. Times are sent to the CCTV system.

Wireless Gate Starts

For Quarter-Horse, Greyhound and other racing venues, our wireless gate start system provides a relay closure to start any timing system, including the timing feature of most photo systems..  Each system provides a dual frequency redundent signal to ensure reliability. 
Mirror Assemblies

Mirror assemblies are built to order in our shop.  Powder coating is not necessary on the alluminum parts, but gives a beatiful finish that fits it place on the track.  Available in any height, for greyhound, thoroughbred dirt or turf courses.

Finish Line Flood Lights

We provide several options for the lighting of the finish line required for night time racing for photo finish cameras.  Weather you want to purchase the lights, or have RSI provide a turn-key solution, we have the solution for you.

LED Finish LIne Flood Lights

360 Watt LED replaces 1000 watt HID.  50,000 lifetime hours with 20% loss.

 

750 Watt LED replaces 2000 watt HID.

 

Larger sizes available.

TIME TRIALS

LED Display are designed to meet your exact needs.  This one day time trial event found a lease option fit the bill.

ALUMINUM MILE MARKERS

We manufacture Aluminum powder coated Mile Markers for Horse Tracks.  We build to your specifications.

Used Harness Racing Starting Gates

Contact us for a current list of cars for sale.

LED Parking Lot & Street Lighting
 
Waterproof LED Lighting
 
Touch screen interactive signs
 
Flexible LED Video Walls
 
Curved Outdoor Video Displays
 

Portable Signs with onboard power

 
Stadium Style Portable Linear Video Screen
 
LED Colored Lighting Systems
Indoor and outdoor lighting systems.
Programable Lighting Systems
Casino's, Clubs or racetracks.  Make a statement.
LED Floor Lighting Panels
Perfect for dance floors, Casino bar areas, and much more.  Set the mood.
LED Ceiling Lighting

Save money and install LED lighting in your business.

Replace your light bulbs with LED lamps
LED lighting is the future.  Start saving money today.
LED Replacement Ceiling Panels
2' and 4' replacement panels saves money in operating costs.  Very low maintainance required.  No more changing tubes.