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Why are there rubber mats at the start and finish?

April 26, 2017finish mats rubber

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Why are there rubber mats at the start and finish?

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The mats are part of the ChampionChip timing system. The wires that pick up the signals from the chips are imbedded in the mat. To skate over the mat, it is best to simply roll over them. Jumping up on the mats causes you to slow even more because your wheels will sink into the rubber.