Looking Racing Frequency HPE file for Nascar, Texas Motor Speedway

[KG5OBG]

Hey Guys,

Anyone have a NASCAR HPE file they are willing to share? I'm looking for anything to start with and can't find in Sentinel. Specifically for the Texas Motor Speedway. I found some TMS freq's, but they are minimal and there is no 'generic' NASCAR file for the teams. Thanks in adavnce!

 

[hiegtx]

Hey Guys,

Anyone have a NASCAR HPE file they are willing to share? I'm looking for anything to start with and can't find in Sentinel. Specifically for the Texas Motor Speedway. I found some TMS freq's, but they are minimal and there is no 'generic' NASCAR file for the teams. Thanks in adavnce!

I don't follow NASCAR, so I can't vouch for accuracy, but there is a Wiki page with NASCAR drivers and cars, with frequencies used, in the Wiki:

NASCAR - The RadioReference Wiki

wiki.radioreference.com

It would be easy to cut & paste that into a programming file using software, especially with ProScan.

From your comments, it sounds like you already saw this.

 

[KG5OBG]

Thanks Steve, not sure how to put that into .HPE format with Sentinal, but this is a great start. Thanks amigo!

 

[Harold]

Speedway Digest is probably the only reliable source for driver frequencies. However they do not offer a download. Best process is to create your own and update it each year.

Frequencies for the track itself can be best found in the FCC Database. Search for Speedway Motorsports.

Nascar is mostly DMR encrypted, with 1 or two Frequencies open for the fans. Race control is usually on either 461.200 or 464.600.

Last is just my opinion, but since drivers are always analog, I wouldn't take an $800 scanner to the race. Form factor alone, it's too bulky, with the ups and downs they get dropped a lot. A cheaper Bc125at is adequate, but if you can find an SC230, they are the best.

Attending races for 30 years.

 

[KevinC]

Nascar is mostly DMR encrypted, with 1 or two Frequencies open for the fans. Race control is usually on either 461.200 or 464.600

All communications between driver, pit crew and spotters have to be clear-mode analog, mandated by NASCAR.

Rereading your post I guess you meant NASCAR officials are encrypted DMR. Sorry if I misunderstood.

 

[KG5OBG]

Thanks for tips fellas. I will work on a Sentinel favorites list. If successful, I will definitely share. Agree on toting an expensive scanner at the race, but that's all I have for now. For now being the key phase!

 

[hiegtx]

Thanks for tips fellas. I will work on a Sentinel favorites list. If successful, I will definitely share. Agree on toting an expensive scanner at the race, but that's all I have for now. For now being the key phase!

I'm using ProScan to import & paste the WIKI page into a file you can use. I'll send that to you in a message shortly, along with notes in what modifications you'll need to so in Sentinel

 

[Gopher]

Just now seeing this post, but make sure that race scanner is capable of receiving 800 frequency channels. There were several teams using frequencies in that range, and it was quite common in Indy Car. In the past, several teams were using channels that the track was using (concessions for one) and Ft Worth PD. It wasn't uncommon to hear, "I need four tires and more toilet paper in the restroom on the 800 level at the same time."

It may have been my setup, but there have been races where hearing any team communications was almost impossible due to the weather.

 

[Harold]

Just now seeing this post, but make sure that race scanner is capable of receiving 800 frequency channels. There were several teams using frequencies in that range, and it was quite common in Indy Car. In the past, several teams were using channels that the track was using (concessions for one) and Ft Worth PD. It wasn't uncommon to hear, "I need four tires and more toilet paper in the restroom on the 800 level at the same time."

It may have been my setup, but there have been races where hearing any team communications was almost impossible due to the weather.

No teams in Nascar use 800mhz for On Track communications. Indycar post the teams on track frequency on their Spotters Guide publish just prior to each race, I have never seen any use 800mhz. For Off Track communications, anything goes, and most teams use DMR encryption.

As far as your setup, you should be using a stubby antenna, and at times removing that even helps.

 

[Gopher]

No teams in Nascar use 800mhz for On Track communications. Indycar post the teams on track frequency on their Spotters Guide publish just prior to each race, I have never seen any use 800mhz. For Off Track communications, anything goes, and most teams use DMR encryption.

As far as your setup, you should be using a stubby antenna, and at times removing that even helps.

I'll try that next time I'm out there. I had a stubby antenna on, but didn't think about trying it with it off. I can remember one Cup team running an 800 frequency many years ago, and AJ Foyt did the same in Indy cars. YMMV