2019 NE 24hr Challenge July 20th & 21st 2019, Team AltaOwnersForum.com is Official!

[OneLapper]

I was getting nervous. Can't wait!

Yeah, it sounds like they make sure the teams from previous years get in, then they fill out the spots with new entries. At least this is what I was told. Doesn't matter! We're in!

 

[Philip]

But what does it accomplish. Psych out the competition? Don't want to pass out of fear? Just wondering?

It's just like distressed jeans with holes on the knees. They make others believe the guy/girl is cool, that they like to spend a lot of time on their knees, doing whatever they like to do.

Same here, shows everyone that I like to wear this helmet and ride in it often. It hides the dirt and scratches very well, which is a bonus because sometimes I do not wash my bikes and gear between the rides.

 

[Philip]

OK, team #226 it is! The digits add up to #1. So much pressure to win our class!!!

Do the organizers provide the numbers, or are we expected to come up with our own?

 

[privateer703]

If they don't I can make custom cut decals.

 

[OneLapper]

They provide a small label with the team number, but... your old numbers need to be covered up.

 

[OneLapper]

If they don't I can make custom cut decals.

What would it entail to make numbers for our team?

 

[privateer703]

What would it entail to make numbers for our team?

Pick a font.
I'll put a sample on my bike and take a picture and you see if you like it.

 

[wildman240]

Can we do reflective so it helps us spot each other in the dark?

 

[Philip]

Can we do reflective so it helps us spot each other in the dark?

I have reflective numbers on my CRF250. They work great for night racing. I got them at Walmart.

Not sure they have any black reflective numbers though.

Here, I found some 4" golden color reflective numbers:
Reflective Address Numbers

Could 4" golden numbers be used? The picture shows them against a white background, so they should be readable on white during the day.

 

[OneLapper]

Blue reflective would be pretty cool.

I have a vinyl shop that I can get some white, red or blue 3M reflective numbers made. It won't be free, but we can have any size we need made.

 

[OneLapper]

Acutally, we can have the numbers printed on a white reflective background that will really stand out!

 

[OneLapper]

The side number plates are 4", the front is 6"

 

[Philip]

The side number plates are 4", the front is 6"

Is that what the rules say? Because 6" numbers will probably be blocked by my Task headlight.

 

[wildman240]

MrTask can provide them with a 25% discount through his vendor CorMoto. He says they make a really big impact at night and on camera. He would need our team number and total amount needed per rider. Typically front number plate and left/right side plates. They would be cut in batch and sent directly to each teammate.

If we went this route I would be willing to get an extra set for the team as a backup.

Let's discuss options and what everyone wants to see as a team image.

Btw, I tested my helmet lights tonight. Besides being insanely bright, you can literally warm your hands more than a foot away. So note to self and team: do not touch the lights on the helmets if they just came in from a stint. They are H.O.T.

 

[OneLapper]

No rules on numbers. I don't think they really care if the light blocks the front number plate. Most of the videos I've seen have the light bar blocking the number plate

 

[OneLapper]

@MrTaskRacing , can you tell us what type of transponder is used for the event? I think I've seen a wrist band type being transferred from one bike to another in a video, but then I've also seen a box-ish looking thing being swapped.

Thanks!

 

[privateer703]

I ordered some reflective vinyl. I'm interested to see what other decals look like in reflective material. Should have a few applied by this weekend, will post pics when I get them on.

 

[wildman240]

That would be awesome for a team logo for the front fender. Wouldn't mind some kind of marking on my helmet either.

 

[privateer703]

I wanted to see what "Alta Owners Forum" looked like on the front fender in reflective material. Can you have too much reflective material?

 

[MrTaskRacing]

Four rules to night racing:
1. You can never have too much light.
2. You can never have too much reflective material.
3. In the absence of rule # 1, double up on rule # 2.
4. In the absence of rule #2, double up on rule #1