possibly stick on numbers to the same effect then, but then you end up at square 1 again i guess :o

it would be nice to hear some feedback from people that have done some ref'in.

the only experience with 'finding' cars on the track during a race is a quick glance around the track while going down the straight, I can normally find numbers/cars easily enough.

I like the idea, but itd have to be done 'proper'. How about BRCA using one like you can get in racer mags? the big squares and you then put a number inside it. I do this for club racing and it looks nice, and easily big enough to see the number.

Obviously, I wouldn't be complaining if this happened.:D ;)

How about a brca 'designated position' for the numbers?

That way you can leave a space on your shell, and not put any sponsor stickers there.

But I do think that the numbers should be a little smaller, after all, they are probably the smallest shells in RC...apart from the micro classes obviously.

The main reason for numbers is for the refs to see them. They HAVE to ba able to read the numbers from a great distance to be able to call people through the traffic. I ref'd the F2's and on several occasions found myself shout "Leeder with the red car on the straight" as I just couldn't see the number.

IMO It will only damage yourselves if you run a smaller number.

I don't see a problem with making the backing a bit smaller, the white bit. The numbers themselves need to be BIG.

CHRIS; If you want to prototype something to put forward to the BRCA give me a shout.

Thats why i suggested the ones like from the racer mag. They are of a good size, and easily viewable.. but look more professional instead of a white circle waving about.

If you make the backing smaller and the number the same, physcologically the number would look bigger :D

P.s. just realised, new smilies :D