The rule is pretty clearly worded right now in my opinion, except that a
minimum size for the class designation (I'd suggest a minimum of 6" with a
1" stroke), "and be placed adjacent to the numbers", needs to be added
here*.
>From the 2003 rulebook: (upper case is added to clarify what is IMHO lacking
in enforcement that is creating the problems we're trying to "solve" with a
new rule.)
"Rule 3.8. ALL cars must have car numbers and class letters on BOTH sides.
Car number will be a MINIMUM of 8" high and a MINIMUM of 1-1/4" stroke.
Class letters should be smaller *. Both MUST be of uniform color and in
CONTRAST to the color of the car. All letters and numbers MUST be on BODY
PANELS, NOT on windows, and only ONE set of numbers may be VISIBLE while
the car is RUNNING."
No where does it say you can make a number "invisible" with a single stripe
of tape, or you can make numbers out of 1/2" tape because it's what is
handy, or use shoe polish on windows for numbers!
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Washburn <washburn@dwave.net>
To: Charles <golden1@britsys.net>; Graeme Weston-Lewis <gweston@lsil.com>;
autox <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: Numbers
>
> Quote From Charlie:
> > The multicolor is the border stripe which fades from yellow to orange to
> > provide extra contrast....
>
> Chuck,
>
> Leave your numbers on the car and don't worry about it. Think about this.
> This rule is going to get called on in Tech when they encounter really bad
> numbers that are *clearly* against the rules. Anything remotely hard to
> read, and someone will cite the rule. You would only be marginally and
> technically outside the rules, but would probably not prompt any notice
> because they *are* so legible. If everyone can very clearly read your
> numbers, then why would they be inclined to give you grief? Yeah, there's
a
> slight risk, but I would try it and you would be no worse off than a
novice
> with no numbers if someone wanted to be dinky.
>
> I do support a clearly worded rule however.
>
> Patrick Washburn
> C-Tech Trailer Cabinets
> Designed for the Racer
> Wausau, WI
> www.racecabinet.com
> 715-355-8842
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