You can watch races live in VPR. Live race viewing is one of the core parts of the experience and lets you follow races as they happen in real time.
When a race is live, you can open it and follow the action as it unfolds. Live races are shown on a map, where you can track the race route and the pigeons taking part. You can also follow the race through live race information and performance data while the event is still running.
What you can see during a live race
Live race viewing is designed to help you follow both the race itself and how each pigeon is performing.
During a live race, you may see:
The race route on the map
The starting point and destination
The pigeons taking part
Live race positions
Average speed and other performance indicators
Weather and race conditions
Telemetry such as position, speed, altitude, distance, and flight path
Different live viewing modes
Live races can be viewed in different visual modes, including a 2D view and a 3D view.
These views help you follow the same race in different ways, while keeping the focus on the pigeons, the route, and the live race progress.
Why live viewing matters
Watching races live is a big part of what makes VPR fun.
It lets you:
Follow your own pigeons during a race
Compare performance between pigeons
See how weather and route conditions affect the race
Experience the competition in real time
Live race viewing also makes the strategic side of VPR more visible, because you can actually see how race conditions and pigeon performance come together during the event.