So, Jack, you're saying that my 1950 MG TD with
"WebSitesRUs.COM" in 3" neon green letters on both
hood panels is out??? (Just kidding, just
kidding!!!)...
Jeff
--- JWoesvra@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 07/19/2001 8:45:59 AM Eastern
> Daylight Time,
> djshea11@juno.com writes:
>
> << take it that the groups that you race in do not
> have the ban on more
> than 20 sq. inches of advertising per side . When
> I purchased my car
> years ago it was light metalic blue with white
> stripes, orange spokes on
> the mage, and great big Gulf embelums on the hood,
> doors, and trunk. I
> was told they would have to go if I wanted to race
> SVRA
> >>
>
> The current SVRA rule on this says "Contemporary
> advertising may not exceed
> 100 square inches per side. Historically significant
> markings are encouraged
> and are exempt from this restriction".
>
> This is there to discourage blatant indiscretion,
> not to prevent folks from
> having a little fun.
>
> I'm quite sure that some overzealous predecessor of
> mine may have told Dennis
> this. However, during the last ten years I don't
> think we would have done it.
> I don't see anything wrong with "period style"
> advertising used in good
> taste. Even if not historically correct for an
> individual car. Gulf livery on
> a TR4? That might be sorta cool. In the sixties many
> small time racers had
> gas station or local dealership sponsors. Usually
> just for a discount on
> parts or a place to work on the car. I think even
> fictitious versions of
> these add to the interest and ambiance at vintage
> races. I think advertising
> with dot.com names look ridiculous though.
>
> <<Other class such as Group 4 (pre-1960 sports
> racers) outlaw all advertising, not period and since
> none existed in period,
> the cars show none.>>
>
> SVRA Group 4 has no restriction other than the 100
> (200) square inch rule. In
> fact there are several regulars that have period
> advertising. Ever see the
> Meister Brau Scarab?
>
>
> Jack Woehrle
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