SCCA solo vehicle number and class markings

[Joe911]

I have a question about SCCA solo vehicle number and class identification markings.

I am going out tomorrow morning with the 69 911S to participate in a SCCA SOLO2 event and need to put on numbers and class Ids tonight. What are the requirements as per SCCA SOLO2 rules? What size and locations are needed? 4”, 6”, 8” - on each door - fender - on side window OK? The entry says NO SHOE POLISH.

Thanks -

[LeeH]

While the SCCA rules are very specific to the size, stroke, etc. of numbers... my experience is that they're somewhat flexible. They just need to be able to identify the car at the start and at the finish.

The Atlanta region kept a big box of photo copied numbers and masking tape at registration. Some people just used the tape!

[bell]

if you haven't run there before you won't know your number until you register (someone else may have the one you want).
goto superK and buy magnetic vent covers for the home, they are white magnetic panels, then have a roll of black tape and some scissors handy and make your class/numbers on site.
worse case bring some blank paper and a heavy magic marker and tape them inside your windows.
hope this helps

[Randy W]

SCCA rulebook says 8" high and 1 and 1/4" stroke minimum for numbers. Class designation size is not designated, but should be smaller. Placement is on both doors. You can take gaffer's tape to the event and pick a simple number, or take Bell's suggestion and use magnetics.

[Joe911]

Thanks for the information. I called the registrar and got my number so I know it. The magnet idea is a great one - I will do this next time. I have just printed off numbers using the computer and traced on blue shelf lining/contact paper. Eight inches they shall be!

I am on a tight schedule tomorrow morning and want to be ready.

[Don Plumley]

Joe - I just scanned your 911s project site. Very Cool! Sounds like a fun project for you and your son. Do you have any rough budget numbers - what you spent on the car + all the work?

Don

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by Randy W
SCCA rulebook says 8" high and 1 and 1/4" stroke minimum for numbers. Class designation size is not designated, but should be smaller. Placement is on both doors. You can take gaffer's tape to the event and pick a simple number, or take Bell's suggestion and use magnetics.

Randy? What happened to shoe polish on the windows? It doesn't cost enough these days? Nurse White...that's what we used decades ago...when it cost $3 to enter...

[Joe911]

Don - how does the commercial go - … what is the cost of .….? … priceless! That is my philosophy. Actually $7500 for the car and probably that much more again in mods and spares. Rebuilt/replaced most systems other than the engine. That includes transmission, alternator, starter, MSD, complete brakes, all the suspension mods, momo wheel, fuel pump, seats, Weber rebuild, wiper motor, oil lines, shift/clutch/throttle linkages, speedo, etc. Classic case of I should have bought the best one I could find. Something always needs attention, but I enjoy every minute and spend time with my 19-year-old son working on it. Also have learned sooooo much about 911s. For example, today after 5 of our 6 runs at the Auto-X - the fender oil cooler started leaking - probably at the crack around one of the fittings that we had JB Welded in lieu of replacing. Had to pack it up early. Now I am checking e-bay and/or considering a new one from our host ($375 + 50 for new hoses - but who is counting).

Thanks LeeH, Bell, and Randy on the marking info. As it turned out they were very cool and most anything that could be seen by the workers was OK. We were slow on our 8-year-old Dunlaps but had a blast.

pwd72S - I also remember autocrossing in the late 60s - early 70s when cokes were 25 cents and I bought a race cam for my MGA from JC Whitney for $25.00.