The DCRC Mark II is all new. It is still a higher output unit, but it also incorporates a new feature. The timed switch is has a 3 minute timer instead to the 60 seconds of a standard unit. It also has an on/off slide switch. The racing adaptor is sold separately.

What this switching system does for you as a racer is:

Lets you turn on your DCRC Pro-driver when you get to the line to make sure that your plug is good and that you have a good connection. Then you shut off the slide switch to save on your battery and glow plug. When the clock starts, turn on the slide switch. You are ready to start.

After the 3 minutes is up, the timed switch shuts down the unit so that you do not run the batteries down.

The DCRC Platinum Pro-Driver, pictured at the right. Is 1/3 the size and weight of the original "Orange Box" and has a 1100 NiMh power pack. It comes packed with the charger to properly charge the DCRC Platinum Pro-Driver. It can also be charged with your NiMh peak chargers.

The DCRC Platinum Pro-Driver is activated by a push button that turns it on for a one minute interval. Removing the possibility of leaving the unit on when not in use.

It is fitted with the Sonitronics standard glow plug clip. You can get them in longer lengths and just plug them in. We also have a "clip on" racing clip that will simply plug in the DCRC Platinum Pro-Driver for you."

Racing clip for the Sonitronics connector

These DCRC Pro-Drivers are not the same that you see advertised for the sport fliers or the pattern fliers. These units have the output turned up, so that they will properly light a Nelson Plug or a Glo-Bee for maximum performance. It will also work well for the premium glow plugs that are used in our racers for the 424 class. The DCRC Pro-Driver is becoming the glow-driver of choice for all racers. The unit is compact and reliable. It is easily charged with chargers that you already have.

The specially designed LED display replaces the traditional analog meter. It is much more tolerant to rough treatment. The high impact molded nylon case is designed to be nearly indestructible. The optional special plug attachment on these units is designed for our racers. It clamps to the cooling fins and attaches to the top of the plug. The standard glo-plug clip is also available.

You will no longer have to wonder about the condition of your glow plug before you take it out. You will soon learn how many of the LED lights will light on the good or a new glow plug that you are using. To check your glow plug before a heat, just attach the DCRC Pro-Driver and count the lights. If your normal amount of lights is on, your glow plug is still good. If the unit is showing no lights or too many, then there is also a problem. Pull the plug and check or replace it.

DCRC FAI F3D Pro Driver With 2400 Mah Nickel Metal Hydride Battery

This is a very special DCRC Pro-Driver. It was developed especially for the F3D International FAI Pylon event. The unit has a 3 minute timer for the on/off switch, a toggle switch and a potentiometer.
It has fully adjustable heat range. A must for the heavy duty Glo-Bee plugs from Andreas Kaiser. These heavy duty plugs take additional current to light them properly.

With this FAI Pro-Driver you can go to the line, connect your plug, push the timer button, verify the proper current draw by counting the LED lights, then turn the unit off with the toggle switch until it is time to start. You can leave DCRC Pro-Driver attached until the flag drops. The automatic timer will shut it off after the 3 minutes.

Fred Burgdorf told me "He would have eliminated most of his no starts at last years Euro Cup, if he would had one of these then."