robmar Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 reading the blue book, it goes on about black numbers on a white background of X * Y dimensions. However having seen some piccies from various club sprints this doesn't seem to be needed. So assuming that is Ok to run with just numbers, where can I get some from, and or can I get away with some made up numbers using black tape? rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted June 10, 2002 Author Share Posted June 10, 2002 having just checked the DT catalogue it appears I can get some for under 20 quid so no problem will just get a pack! BTW do drivers keep the same numbers from sprint to sprint? rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ranson Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 The Blue Book requires 'acceptable to the timekeeper on the day' numbers for speed events. Making numbers up from black tape is a bit cheapskate, but usually suffices. It's important (if you want to be a good citizen) to make them readable. At Curborough and MIRA the timekeepers sit in a hut or caravan beside the line, if they can look through their window and read your number as you approach the line then they'll be happy. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Numbers should be white or black to give high contrast - Arnie's body coloured numbering against black contrast almost got him into trouble with the (very lenient) MSA scrutineers. Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmar Posted June 10, 2002 Author Share Posted June 10, 2002 Peter - seeing pictures of your car from curbugger, I assume I will be OK with black stickers just onto the body without having to worry about a white background with black numbers. rob smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 I took advice from Dave K on that one. I was a bit worried that if I left backgrounds on the car the paint would fade, so whatever I do for numbers they have to be applied on the day and removed at the end of the day. Peterid=teal> 253 BHP K-seriesteeth.gif, no gearboxbum.gifid=red> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmandsd Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 I wonder if Bentley got into trouble with their numbers ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 I've forgotten numbers in the past and the ever handy 2" Duck tape did the job . All you need is a contrasting colour . dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted June 11, 2002 Share Posted June 11, 2002 If you're car 11 tape is easy..... On a stage event I once saw a competitor sitting down with a tin of black boot polish and a paint brush. With entries at over 150 quid and tyres at 100 quid each spending 20 minutes with a paint brush to avoid spending 25p on a number seems a trifle bizarre.... Hang on, that reminds me of a joke!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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