MyLaps RC4 Transponder
About MyLaps RC4 Transponder
MyLaps is the standard in RC race timing — you'll find their transponders and lap counting systems at tracks and club events worldwide. The RC4 transponder gives you the accurate, hassle-free timing that racers and clubs rely on.
FAQs for MyLaps RC4 Transponder
Who uses MyLaps transponders?
MyLaps is used by serious RC racers at club, regional and national level across on-road, off-road, drag and oval disciplines — anywhere lap timing is taken seriously. The RC4 Transponder is the current direct-powered unit for 1/10 and 1/8 RC classes, fitting into transponder pockets on chassis from Yokomo, Xray, Tamiya, Associated and more. Australian club racers running at any track with a MyLaps timing loop need one — it's effectively the standard for competitive RC racing timing.
What makes MyLaps different for RC timing?
MyLaps is the de facto global standard for motorsport lap timing, and the RC4 Transponder carries that pedigree into RC. Detection accuracy, reliability and integration with track-side timing loops are the reasons tracks standardise on it. The RC4 is direct-powered from the receiver pack, so there's no separate battery to manage, and it fits into the transponder pocket or mount on most modern race chassis. For Australian racers moving from practice to competition, it's the expected bit of kit.
Can I get MyLaps RC4 transponders in Australia?
Yes — we currently have the MyLaps RC4 Transponder in stock at our Australian warehouse, with quantity of 8 available. Because the RC4 is the backbone of competitive RC racing timing in Australia, we keep stock on hand so racers aren't waiting for overseas shipping before a race weekend. It's a direct-powered unit with simple wiring, so fitment is straightforward across most 1/10 and 1/8 race chassis. If you need multiples for a team or club, let us know and we'll advise on additional stock.
Which MyLaps product is most popular for RC?
The RC4 Transponder is the standout MyLaps product for Australian RC racers — it's the current direct-powered unit that works with the MyLaps timing loops installed at competitive tracks nationally. With 8 currently in stock, it's available for same-day dispatch. Fitment is typically straightforward: the transponder is powered from the receiver, sits in the chassis-provided pocket, and emits the signal the timing loop reads. For club racers getting serious, it's the first competition-spec purchase most make.