Why three motors?

FYI, I posted two images of the Raven turntable, each with two different tonearms.

1st image with Analog-Tools 12" tonearm and Audiocraft AC-4000 12" tonearm

2nd image with Schroeder DSP 9" tonearm and Dynavector DV-507 9" tonearm

Both turntables have three motors with only one side of the belt touching the platter.

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Hiho said - "Even more curious, is that the manufacturer no longer have such configuration. And I have to ask why again. Was it a flop and had to change course again? Are those 3-motor turntable owners still sticking to that belt arrangement? If change, what do you do with the extra motors? "

Where did you get that information from??. The AC is available as a AC-1, AC-2 AC-3 (1,2 or 3 motors) and with the Black Knight motor.
He also orders the battery power supply from the black knight on the AC if you want it. I preferred the standard motor.

Exactly where has TW changed course??

Thanks Dave and Hiho. I was indeed looking at the first picture.

As a recent convert/owner of an AC1 I too am mighty curious and sceptical. There are some A'goners who have traversed the 3 motor route. Would be interesting to hear from them.
Loved the wooden armboard in one of the pics. Can it be ordered?
Cheers

Hello Sunnyboy, seen your setup. Why not use the short belt?