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Observed arrival · 2026-09-12

OpenXC: Race Timing Without Spreadsheet Chaos

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An open-source, self-hosted system for running cross-country meets, from rosters and RFID acquisition to live timing and public results.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-12 issue.

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The project packages meet administration and race-day capture into one Docker Compose deployment, combining a FastAPI backend with a SvelteKit frontend. Its timing model uses a single bib-driven entry stream to resolve finishes to the appropriate race, while the hardware layer names LLRP RFID readers and starting-gun integrations. The stated operating range is deliberately practical: organizers can run the stack on a laptop or carry it to the course on a Raspberry Pi.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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