Number size?

[stephenrx7]

I am about to get numbers for my car and I have a couple of questions. What size to the numbers and class letters have to be? Also, I got the number 660 at my last practice event, is that number likely to change in the future when I do other events with different groups? Thanks.

Stephen

[Bimota Guy]

From SCCA Solo Rule Book:


3.7 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
A. All vehicles must display numbers and class letters on both
sides, which must be readable by Timing & Scoring, Course, and
Grid workers at all times.
B. Only one set of numbers and class letters may be visible while
the vehicle is running.
C. Class shall be represented by the upper-case abbreviated form
rather than be spelled out. Ladies’ classes shall be indicated by
the letter “L” following the class letters. (Example: “BSPL” instead
of “B Street Prepared Ladies”).
D. Numbers and class letters should be positioned next to each
other. All letters and numbers must be on body panels, not on
windows. All numbers and class letters must use the same
typeface and the same color, and this color must provide adequate
contrast to the background color (see Appendix F for
examples).
E. Numbers must be a minimum of 8" high with a 1.25" stroke.
Class letters must be a minimum of 4" high with a 0.75" stroke.
In all cases, the height of the class letters must be between 25%
and 75% of the height of the numbers. Stroke width must be at
least 10% of the height. (See Appendix F.)
F. The “1” on two-driver cars and the “L” on Ladies class cars are
subject to all of the above requirements with regard to placement,
color, size, and stroke.
G. Karts may use numbers and class letters of reduced size provided
that the following conditions are met: 1) Numbers must be
displayed on the front and rear in addition to both sides; 2) Class
letters must be on both sides; 3) In no case may the numbers be
smaller than 6" in height with ¾” stroke, using a high-contrast
color and background.
H. For National Championship, National Tour, and Divisional
competition, current official SCCA required decals must be
displayed on each side of the vehicle in a prominent location.
For Divisional, Tour, and National Championship events, one
official SCCA approved National sponsor identification logo
must be displayed in an upright position, in a prominent location
on each side of

If you got '660' at a Cal Club event that was a one time number. If in San Diego at an SCCA event, then you presumably purchased a Solo II card with that number on it. If so, that is your number for our events for at least the remainder of the year.

[DelSolBurrow]

class and number must be the same color? I finaly got my class magnets and i made them a different color than my number. Will this only be a problem at a national event?

[froggy47]

It would have been nice to have consistent/contrasting/large numbers. Probably not a problem locally, could be at a national tour/pro.

Once you have worked the course/radio/been responsible for writing down number/class (like sound meter) you suddenly appreciate why big plain contrasting numbers are a good thing.

Of course they are not as cool/sexy as some of the odd ball number fonts that get used.

:)

[DelSolBurrow]

Oh i have worked the course many times, and yes the weird fonts can be a pain. My class font is super simple and about 8 in high, it just happens to be a different color.

[stephenrx7]

Thanks for the help, I guess I could have looked in the rulebook as well. ;) See you guys on the 10th.

Stephen

[froggy47]

Oh i have worked the course many times, and yes the weird fonts can be a pain. My class font is super simple and about 8 in high, it just happens to be a different color.


Should be fine if it's that big.

:)

Have fun, be safe.