Magnetic Race Numbers?

[TroubledSoul]

Probably sounds a bit stupid this, but does anyone know where you can buy magnetic race numbers? I've seen Demon Tweeks do a magnetic background but surely you won't know the numbers required until you get there and sign on, right?

This is for hillclimbing. Can someone steer me in the right direction?

[Trev450]

You usually receive the Final Instructions with entry list/start number at least a week before the event.

[TroubledSoul]

OK but where do you get the actual numbers? Do they provide them in sticker form at the events? Or is it up to you to sort out beforehand?

[Vocal Minority]

They aren't especially expensive. I just have a job lot from Demon tweeks, and have a folder full of numbers

Paddock offices usually have a limited supply

[fat80b]

Vocal Minority said:

They aren't especially expensive. I just have a job lot from Demon tweeks, and have a folder full of numbers

Paddock offices usually have a limited supply

I get mine from eBay - briz_graphics - and also have a folder full of numbers.

It is annoying when you do lots of events and the same numbers keep getting used whereas others never get used at all..... for my last 4 events, I've had to buy a new pack of numbers nearly every time despite having a folder full of them..... 59, 76, 70, 67, 55

Bob

[TroubledSoul]

I take it if I buy a magnetic background the numbers are just stickers which easily peel back off then?

Also, if two people are competing in the same car, am I right to presume you'll get a number per driver and have to swap them over?

[R8Steve]

TroubledSoul said:

I take it if I buy a magnetic background the numbers are just stickers which easily peel back off then?

Also, if two people are competing in the same car, am I right to presume you'll get a number per driver and have to swap them over?

You usually add a number onto the number you are racing with if there is an additional driver

eg

R8Steve - number 42
R8Steve's dad - number 142

[Vocal Minority]

You take it right troubled soul re: the sticky backing.

And using a bit of gaffer tape and striking through the one is generally sufficient for time keepers - you aren't expected to apply and remove prior to every run.

What championship will you run in?

And Bob - feel your pain - 2's and 1's I always run short on quickly as I'm in a road going class

Edited by Vocal Minority on Monday 13th March 16:54

[Trev450]

TroubledSoul said:

I take it if I buy a magnetic background the numbers are just stickers which easily peel back off then?

Also, if two people are competing in the same car, am I right to presume you'll get a number per driver and have to swap them over?

Yes sticky backed that just peel off.

Sprints usually use the number 7 as a prefix when two driver are competing in the same car. So driver one for example would be 34 and driver two 734. A piece of tape diagonally through the 7 is used when the 'other' driver is having their runs.

[tapkaJohnD]

Double drivers common in HillClimb - the organisers give them two numbers one hundred apart - eg 123 and 23. The first digit gets struck out with a cross of gaffer.
In other series - CSCC, circuit racing two drivers share one car in same race. Number stays the same.
TS must find out what their series expects.

I buy my numbers from Road & Stage Motorsport, my local: http://www.rsmmotorsport.co.uk/ Ring the lovely Julie, or find your local motorsport supplier.

Don't gamble on there being any numbers in the race office.
If desperate, gaffer and a pair of scissors/Stanley knife/fingernails/teeth!

John

[andrewcliffe]

I have a small vinyl plotter and use that to print out race numbers and other logos. Cameo Silhouette is quite cheap.

[TroubledSoul]

Thanks all, that's really helpful

We'll be doing some rounds at Harewood this season all being well. Our first taste

[Rockatansky]

They're in the US of A, but they're good...

https://www.trackdecals.com/

[RESSE]

TroubledSoul said:

I take it if I buy a magnetic background the numbers are just stickers which easily peel back off then?

Also, if two people are competing in the same car, am I right to presume you'll get a number per driver and have to swap them over?

I had a set of magnetic boards made up at a local sign shop and use the numbers pack from Demon Tweeks:

[Vocal Minority]

Loton?

[andye30m3]

RESSE said:

I had a set of magnetic boards made up at a local sign shop and use the numbers pack from Demon Tweeks:

Thats exactly what I used to do, I think I bought the magnetic sheet off of ebay for next to nothing and a big box of cheap numbers also from ebay.

Also used the left over magnetic sheet to the sponsor / championship logos as I was sprinting my daily driver.

[RESSE]

Vocal Minority said:

Loton?

Yes - Museum corner.

[RESSE]

andye30m3 said:

Thats exactly what I used to do, I think I bought the magnetic sheet off of ebay for next to nothing and a big box of cheap numbers also from ebay.

Also used the left over magnetic sheet to the sponsor / championship logos as I was sprinting my daily driver.

Same for me Andy (daily driver).

I paid £10.00 for the boards in 2011 and they are still in use.

[Vocal Minority]

RESSE said:

Yes - Museum corner.

Very adventurous exit angle if you don't mind me saying so...I only ever get yard after yard of understeer

[Drumroll]

With magnetic "plates" I tend to use a bit of tape on the leading edge to try and stop the wind getting underneath the plate.