Rule Change Idea - 'Numbers'

[MK999]

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

[Chris Doughty]

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.

[PaulRotheram]

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.

[telboy]

Also each year you would have to have a new shell done

Obviously, I wouldn't be complaining if this happened.

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.

[Body Paint]

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.

[PaulRotheram]

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.

[josh_smaxx]

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

P.s. just realised, new smilies