How Do You Feel About Offset Numbers on Race Cars?

David S.
By David S. Wallens
Jun 17, 2020 | nascar

Pro racer (and nice guy) Andy Lally makes a good point via Twitter: Are offset numbers too ugly and off-balanced?


What’s your take when it comes to numbers on race cars: simply on the doors or tucked in somewhere else? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/17/20 9:13 a.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Andy's complaint is that the numbers aren't centered on the "door"? Honestly I wouldn't have even noticed if it wasn't pointed out. 

tuna55
tuna55 MegaDork
6/17/20 9:28 a.m.

Looks way better. What's special about the door for the number?

NOT A TA
NOT A TA SuperDork
6/17/20 9:29 a.m.

If the number was larger than sponsor logo it would look better.

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)
AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/17/20 9:30 a.m.

if i was jacking up the car by the number panel, i'd care about it being aligned with the car's CG.  Otherwise, IDGAF.

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt PowerDork
6/17/20 9:33 a.m.

I think it might look a little better with the number in front of "Sunnoco" rather than behind, but go ahead and put the number where it's readable and makes sense. I don't see a way to make that particular paint scheme really work with the number centered on where the door would be.

Hasbro (Forum Supporter)
Hasbro (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
6/17/20 9:38 a.m.
tuna55 said:

Looks way better. What's special about the door for the number?

yes

looks better than old school.  I don't think the numbers even need to be that large.  wink  It's 2020, timing is not done by a bunch of people with stopwatches looking out of a building.  Just look at famous Le Mans cars of the past, or F1.   

Pro need sponsors to survive.  I say let the sponsor's artists go crazy if they want.

Aaron_King
Aaron_King GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
6/17/20 9:51 a.m.

I like it.

L5wolvesf
L5wolvesf Reader
6/17/20 9:54 a.m.

'The horror, the horror.' How can humanity survive this? My people have sent a message of support to Mr. Lally's people. It also contained my offer to relieve him of the burdensome duty of racing a car with offset numbers.

At the moment, I can't think of anything that concerns me less. 

 

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