Summary:

The Automatic Starting Block Timer is a device that is used by 400m track athletes who use starting blocks. This device will give an accurate start, this timer will not begin too early or too late, the clock will begin the instant that the runner's rear foot leaves the starting block. For a display of the general setup of the device attached to a starting block, see Summary Picture. This device is far less expensive than more accurate devices like Olympic style timing and a Polaris timer and far more accurate than the less expensive alternative, which is human, whose slow reaction time of 0.1813 seconds is a ridiculous source of accuracy.  With a price tag of forty dollars this device is a steal for athletes, coaches, as well as for stores. The Automatic Starting Block Timer has a detonating pad that is attached to the starting block with easily adjustable Velcro straps. This pad is detachable from the enclosure, which encloses the display clock.  The enclosure has the easy to use stop button attached to it firmly. For night use the design even has a light that is very helpful. Other features include a durable   detonating pad, a reset button, the manually operated stop button and the timing accuracy of one-one hundredth of a second.