In a message dated 7/19/01 12:00:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, WSpohn4@aol.com
writes:
>
> Bill
> (who is now contemplating accepting some serious sponsorship from the local
> porn video outlet, painting his MG bright pink, and painting "Red-Hot
> Video"
> in 8 inch red letters down the sides...........)
Hint: Absurd examples tend to weaken an argument.
I think the key here is that any sponsors displayed on a car should be
evaluated based on a VISUAL interpretation of typical period graphics
(lettering, color, size, etc.) and without much regard to content. After all,
vintage racing is visually oriented sport.
Example: My car ran in the Runoffs 4 times, beginning in 1969, and was
sponsored by a real estate company (not a typical period sponsor). Their name
was painted on the front fenders and also listed on SCCA's results sheet.
Truly, that realty company is still in business! So, now they will not be
able to sponsor my restoration and racing efforts? And I will not be allowed
to put their name on my car?...because they are an active business?
And (unless you are lucky enough to own a very famous and recognizable car)
who should really care if the fender says *Gallery of Homes Realty* or *Joe's
Auto Body and Paint* as long as the graphics appear *typical* for the period
and car?
I wasn't racing in the '60s but did SCCA try to tell you who could sponsor
your car?
IMHO vintage graphics guidelines should be based on visual values, not
content.
Craig Carter
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