The main function of the e-FLAG RACER is to assist in the monitoring and safety of those competing in a race — allowing for real-time interaction with them by way of flags, messages, and map placement.

The software is made of two parts:

• A central web application
• A mobile application

The web application is the central system for event configuration and monitoring, from which messages and flags can be sent — to one or more competitors at a time — that are then received in the mobile app.

The mobile application is used by drivers throughout the competition, allowing them to receive flags and/or messages sent from the central system, as well as to send emergency alerts.

The web app allows for users to be created with the following roles:

• Event organizer: Includes global competition and institution settings. Their system permissions include:
  • add, edit, delete, and associate roles with users
  • add, edit, delete categories
  • add, edit, delete, and publish events
  • creating race tracks and pit lanes; adding and delete starting lines, finish lines and emergency service points; and importing and exporting the track.
  • add, edit, delete the events’ race track sectors
  • add, edit, and delete competitors
  • invite a competitor
  • authorize or unauthorize a competitor
  • import and export competitors
  • see a live race (though they cannot interact with the competitors).
• Clerk of Course: They are responsable for System operation throughout the race. Their role spans all critical, safety, and map-related functionalities needed to monitor the race and interact with competitors by sending flags and/or messages. Their system permissions include:
  • being the race operator of their institution
  • sending flags
  • sending messages
  • monitoring the location of the competitors in real time, receiving emergency notifications and alerts
  • resetting the number of laps in a race
  • showing/hiding POIs and race categories
  • removing SOS flags, and more
• Event Official**:** Their permissions include:
  • creating race tracks and boxes, loading starting and finishing lines,
  • creating race tracks and pit lanes; adding and delete starting lines, finish lines and emergency service points; and importing and exporting the track.
  • add, edit, and delete the events’ race track sectors
  • view and export competitors
  • see live races (they cannot interact with the competitors).

Here is an overview of the web app's functionality across the various roles mentioned above:

1-. How are users added to an institution?

2-. How can an institution’s users be edited?

3-. How are users eliminated from an institution?

4-. How can an institution’s licence information be viewed?

5-. How are categories created?

6-. How can categories be edited?