A little history:
When we first started the program, we actually gave trophies at
events (not so many), but we got tired of hauling trophies, and when
folks didn't come to get them, then we'd have to chase the winners
down...far too much effort.
At the end of the season, we not only give series' trophies (a nicely
mounted or framed photo of you in your car with appropriate finish
place), plus a fabric checkered flag (this has been dropped)
After realizing event trophies ate up a lot of effort, and time, we
went to the checkered flag decals, the same as they did (or still do) for
roadracing. That's why you see the word "autocross" on the side. The road
racers were offended when we left that part blank. In fact, the road race
checkered flag decals say "road race" so there will be no confusion. :-)
Yes, the intention is they be used like the old WWII fighter pilots
did for "kills," pasted on the side of your car.
Unfortunately this batch is not really weather and sun resistant, so
keep them out of the sun as they fade over a period of time. The magnet
idea Jerry mentions is good, that way they can be put away until next
time and stay out of the weather except on competition days.
--Pat Kelly
your results and flag envelope stuffer person
Jerry Mouton wrote:
> Did you get a little AUTOCROSS checkered flag in your
> event results? That's the SFR SCCA "First Place Trophy"
> First place in every class gets one. I don't think this is
> documented anywhere -- anyway I never saw it.
> (If you don't put your zip on your card, yours could be lost!)
>
> When I first started, I threw them away, thinking
> "heck, what a cheap dash plaque"
>
> (In "the old days", a metal or plastic sticky plate was given to
> every entrant at every event. Really old days, these might be
> engraved brass -- very cool, and you could make up a neat
> collection on your dash, if you had room. Old sports cars did)
>
> Then I found out they mean something. Now I mark each with
> the date in indelible ink.
>
> Checkered flag etiquette: I think it's cool to magnetize them and
> plaster them on the side of the car like on the side of old warplanes.
> Some people (esp. more prepared cars) stick them permanently
> in the windows. Others feel this is overly braggy and "in your face".
> Most people don't know what they are all about. If you see them
> on a car, it means somebody who has won some events, and who has
> has an extroverted or defensive personality (your pick). A win is
> a win, however.
>
> Jerry
>
> Jerry Mouton mailto:jerry@moutons.org Laissez les bons temps
> rouler!
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