Good points, Alan!
As you know, I wrote the F-125 class for SportsCar at last year's
Nationals. Thursday wasn't all that difficult. But on Friday, when
people started swapping karts due to mechanical problems, it got pretty
tough at times to tell who was out there on course.
If everybody DOES conform this year, that should make things a whole lot
easier.
I just used karts as an example in this discussion because they are, by
far, the smallest "vehicles" we have to deal with. Bottom line is to
use the biggest numbers you can for the vehicle you've got and to make
sure that they contrast with the color of the vehicle.
John (Old Fartz & TLS #37) Lieberman
PbPied@aol.com wrote:
> John,
>
> Generally speaking, karts should not be a problem, IF
> they are numbered according to the karting rules used
> worldwide. They call for numbers 6" tall with a 1" stroke.
> Numbers must also appear on both sides and the rear
> of the kart for Solo. Racing rules require the front to be
> ID'd as well, but we allow the space normally used to be
> covered with SCCA related stickers.
>
> The only colors available for numbers are black and white.
> Which of those a driver can use is dependent on the class
> being run, as identified by the color of the backing plate,
> which is also required. Those requirements are quite adequate
> for racing environments where as many as 50 karts are on the
> track at the same time, and going by corners at a much higher
> rate of speed, too.
>
> Last year in Topeka, we had a couple of examples which skirted
> the rules.... This year, we will ALL conform. No tape numbers
> will be allowed, and all karts will be required to have black on white
> or white on black type of contrast.
>
> As for class letters... Less of a problem. Try and confuse a kart
> with any class other than F125!
>
> Alan Sheidler
>
> F125 Kart Numbers Commandant (self-appointed)
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