M
ototorcycle and ATV
racers who compete
in the deserts of Baja,
typically are at great
risk if they go down.
A single rider must
be able to immediately signal safety
crew or team members, letting them
know of the severity of their crash.
This is one of the reasons why
SCORE International has used the
SPOT GPS Tracking device for many
years. The device mounts to the
vehicle, and is turned on so that the
rider can be tracked throughout the
course during a race. If a rider goes
down and is knocked on conscious,
another racer can stop and render
aid, indicating on the SPOT GPS
device, the condition of the rider and
the severity of the situation.
For recreational motorcycle and
ATV riders, this type of GPS device
may not seem like a necessary
expense. But in many occasions,
even with more than one rider,
emergency assistance may require a
way to remove the injured rider from
the area which requires more help.
SPOT
ON
How to use the SPOT GPS Tracker
Device
BY SCORE JOURNAL STAFF
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