DragPro Software

Trackmate DragPro Software

Supports DP2000,DP3000,DP500,DP900

Tournament/Bracket and clock are paid options 

Run Setup to install 

Download DragPro v13.80   Mar 28, 2025

13.8

  1. Avoid racers racing back to back when adding new racers/cars to round

Download DragPro v13.70   Mar 23, 2025

(Version 13.6 removed) Mar 19, 2025  FOR TESTING ONLY

13.6

  1. Fixed bugs in logged races
  2. Cloud bracket display: added Bracket name, Class, L  and R for lanes
  3. Added USB driver for wireless system, access from help menu
  4. Double Elimination (Experimental) enabled in Bracket settings

Download DragPro v13.40   Mar 7, 2025

13.4

  1. Improved Cloud (view results on any device) and Wifi Server
  2. Improved View Logged Races user interface
  3. Print and export Logged Races
  4. Added car Class to Logged Races

Download DragPro v13.20   Dec 11, 2024 

13.2
  1. Improved View logged races
  2. Improved Cloud with bracket now viewable on cloud or local server.

13.2

  1. Fixed DP900 wireless speed
  2. Cloud option defaults to last setting on program start.

13.1

  1. Added export logged races
  2. Improved Logged races
  3. Fixed race results in cloud

13.0

  1. Added import csv file  name,car1,car2,etc
  2. Fixed critical bug, when adding names on the fly on main screen

12.97

  1. Fixed timeslip printer wasting paper

12.94 

  1. Added Print Racers and cars
  2. Fixed wireless sign
  3. fixed double entry for wireless system

**Autostart does not work on version 12.6.  Version 12.7 above fixes issue

There is no need to uninstall the old version. After installation you will have a new shortcut on your desktop, you may need to redo settings.  The most important setting to make it work are: Select type DP3000,DP500 or DP900. Uncheck demo mode, and select COM port. Set Timeout, must be longer than expected race times. Set Stagging type.  The clock and Bracket/tournment are paid options and you may continue to use your existing code. Those options are availble on the website. 

Download Bracket Software PDF file

HOW TO USE CLOUD TO VIEW RACES PDF FILE

Drag Pro Main Screen

race Results

Bracket Screen 2

Features

  1. Concurrent Tournaments: Run multiple tournaments or brackets simultaneously (new).
  2. All-in-One Solution: Comprehensive program for all your needs.
  3. Unlimited Entries: Supports unlimited racers and cars.
  4. No Reentry Needed: No need to reenter names each week.
  5. Dial-In Memory: Remembers racers' dial-ins.
  6. ET Display: Shows the car's last elapsed time (ET).
  7. Manual Control: Override winner selection manually.
  8. BYE Run Flexibility: Manually select who gets the BYE run and choose if it goes at the beginning or end of the list.
  9. Buyback Management: Quickly select buybacks with an option to merge them into the next round or create a separate round.
  10. Multi-Monitor Support: Compatible with multiple monitors.
  11. On-Screen Results: Keep race results visible on screen.
  12. Race Slip Printing: Print race slips easily.
  13. Bracket Display/Print: View or print the bracket list, either all rounds or just the current round.
  14. Race List Printing: Print bracket race lists or racer lists.
  15. Logged Races: View and auto-update logged races.
  16. Data Preservation: Data is saved to disk after each race, allowing you to resume your progress at any time.
  17. Money Report: View or print tournament fees
  18. Late Additions: Add racers or cars on the fly while the tournament is in progress.

Old version vs new version.

Upon installing the new version (DragPro-v12.x or greater), your current database will be duplicated, and the new version will operate with this duplicated database. Your racers' names and cars will remain intact, ensuring that no data is lost. It's important to note that the old version cannot be utilized to complete a tournament initiated in the new version. Additionally, any racers added in the old version(<11) after installing the new version will not be transferred to the new version.   

 

Note the following changes.  An option for Bye run has been added, to choose between Bye run at start or end of list.  Adding late racer is now done from Menu>Bracket>Add Late Racer

Running a tournament/bracket race

  1. Go to Menu>Bracket>Create New Bracket Tournament
  2. Enter Names and Cars
  3. Check mark racers and their cars for the tournament
  4. Name tournament and Click Create Bracket Button
  5. Check mark Bracket Tournament on Main screen, and select which tournament
  6. Click Next Race
  7. Click Start Race
  8. Repeat to create a 2nd and 3rd… tournament

 

FAQ: Troubleshooting Tournament Issues

How do I add a racer or car if I forgot?
Navigate to Menu > Bracket > Add Racer to Current Round. Select the racers and cars you want to add, then click Add Cars to Current Round. This can be done even after some races have been completed. The program will automatically re-pair the remaining cars that haven’t raced yet. If a car is already in the bracket and you attempt to add it again, nothing will happen. Don’t worry—unchecking a car or racer that’s already in the bracket won’t remove them. Simply check the racers or cars you want to add.

How can I change the winner of a race?
To change the race winner, click on the Win column and select New Winner.

How do I rerun a race?
To rerun a race you just completed, click Start Race again, and the program will adjust the winner if needed.
If you need to rerun an older race from the same round, uncheck Tournament Mode, rerun the race, and then manually update the winner and loser by clicking on the Win column.

What if I made a mistake selecting BuyBacks and already moved to the next round?
You can fix the mistake by clicking the Restart Round button. Keep in mind that any races already run in the current round will be lost.

How is the Bye selected?
The Bye is automatically given to the car with the best reaction time from the previous round. However, you can manually assign the Bye before the next round starts by clicking on the Bye column next to the racer you want to assign it to.

How do I handle BuyBacks?
After the round is over, select the racers in the Buyback column. Once everything is correct, click Next Round.

What should I do if the list of bracket races disappears?
Go to Menu > Bracket > View/Continue Bracket to view the bracket races again.

 

General FAQ

 

Can you use the bracket pairing without the DP3000 hardware?

Yes, You can use it as a separate program,  go to Menu>Bracket>bracket settings

Check mark Manual mode.  This will allow you to manually select the winner. 

 

Are you open to suggestions?

I will also be adding any suggestions you may have to make the whole experience smoother and faster.  

 

Can I try it before buying?

Yes,  you should download it and try it, but for bracket racing you will be limited to 10 cars.   If you like it you can buy the registration code,  and activate it.

 

What are the computer requirements?

Windows 8 or 10 or 11

 

How much does it cost?

 $300.  (check website current pricing) An unlock code will be sent to you so you can have unlimited cars in the Bracket Racing

 

Are there any Video instructions?

YouTube video, check it out  https://youtu.be/y0fDA54eAwM

Plus a new video coming soon Jan 2024

 

Tips:

Click on column heading to sort columns

Racers List  > then click print if you want a hard copy

 

Hot keys 

See help>hot keys for most current hotkeys

F1 Next Race  or / on numeric keypad

F2 Start Race or * on numeric keypad

Note that BYEs are selected by best RT times,  in the first round BYE are random. 

Glossary

Bye   

If there's an odd number of participants in a particular round, one racer may receive a bye run to balance the brackets. In this case, the competitor automatically advances to the next round without having to race against anyone.

 

Buyback

Elimination: In the early rounds of a drag racing event, competitors face off in head-to-head races. The loser of each race is eliminated from further competition. BuyBack Option: To give racers a second chance, organizers may offer a BuyBack option. This means that a participant who has been eliminated has the opportunity to buy back into the competition by paying a specified entry fee. Re-entry: After paying the buyback fee, the racer is allowed to re-enter the competition in a subsequent round. They essentially get a second chance to progress further in the tournament.



Note from Coder/programmer Daniel Groulx

Considerable effort and extensive testing have gone into this version. Despite our thorough testing, there may still be a lingering bug. We invested a significant amount of time in testing and resolving issues related to late racer additions, lane swapping, and round restarts.

Kindly report any problems you encounter as soon as possible, even if they seem minor. Additionally, we've decided to rename the program to DragPro, reflecting its compatibility with various Trackmate drag racing hardware such as DP2000, DP3000, DP500 (wired for outdoor use), and the DP900 wireless system designed for real cars or snowmobiles, among others.

Wishing you all an enjoyable racing experience,

Daniel Groulx

 

Updated Mar 23, 2025