ProLaunch Solutions has introduced a new timing and operations system that the company says will modernize how drag racing facilities manage race-day workflow, staffing, and racer services. The platform is set to become available as a plug-and-play upgrade for existing timing systems beginning March 1, 2026.
The system replaces many manual processes that have long defined track operations, including paper tech cards and printed time slips. Racers will receive time slips by text message or email, removing the need for a staffed time-slip booth and reducing operating costs for facilities.
Track officials will be able to import racer tech information digitally through the system’s online profiles, a change aimed at reducing tower workload and minimizing data-entry errors. “This is about giving tracks the tools and technology they deserve while reducing expenses that have weighed them down for years,” said Brian Prins, a representative of ProLaunch Solutions.
The platform also includes integrated access to DragRaceTV.com, allowing racers to purchase video of their run within minutes of completing a pass. ProLaunch says the feature offers tracks a new revenue source and gives racers faster access to their footage.
A touch-screen interface replaces older menu-driven timing hardware, and ProLaunch says the simplified layout shortens training time for operators. The company reports that the design improves consistency and accuracy during race operations.
The system expands to front-gate functions by offering online ticketing for racers, crew, and spectators. Tracks will be able to reduce cash transactions at entry points and view attendance projections in advance.
ProLaunch is also offering racer discounts through partner brands, positioning the program as an added incentive for user adoption. “This is a win for the tracks, a win for the racers, and a win for the entire drag racing community,” Prins said.
Digital tech cards and online ticketing tools are available now, with full timing-system installations scheduled to begin in 2026.
