We have tried food colorings, degradable paint, a variety of dyes ... the
problem is visibility for the driver. So many of these do not stand out
against the white salt with a strong enough contrast. The few that do are
so expensive that the entry fees would have to go up a large amount to cover
the cost.
Wes
on 8/30/01 1:24 PM, Clay, Dale at Dale.Clay@mdhelicopters.com wrote:
> I was trying to think of something that might be "free." What about animal
> blood products? I'd think slaughterhouses would be happy to get rid of it
> and it dries quite dark.
>
> That could be a problem if it rains, however I suspect most of these
> "biodegradable" solutions would have that problem.
>
> Its' good to see the recognition that drivers and riders might have
> different concerns and the organizers being open to suggestions. Thanks.
>
> Dale C.
>
> ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
> Subject: Re: Speed Week concerns
>
>
> --- wspotter <wester6935@home.com> wrote:
>>
>> If you can come up with an affordable material
>> we can use for a center line
>> we would be happy to listen.
>
> If everybody on this list contributed one
> suggestion, with no repeats, there just might be
> a solution here on the list. Come on guys, let's
> all post one solution, no matter how stupid it
> might sound. Just possibly, half of one stupid
> suggestion, combined whith half of somebody elses
> stupid suggestion might work.
>
> My stupid solution: Lay down a line with muddy
> water. It should dry to whatever color the
> original dirt was (dark brown), and will
> evenutally blow and wash away. 100% natural
> products right from mother earth.
>
> Dick J
> (thinking outside the box)
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