Markus Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 The TT rules for this year have the additional requirement for TT #'s to be posted on the rear of your car. Unfortunately, I have a Miata so space is kind of limited. I thought about putting the #'s under my license plate so I could just pop off the plate at the track and be set. But since I daily drive the car in the summer and drive to the track as well, I'm worried I'll forget to put the plate back on when I'm getting gas at lunch. Or worse a beer at the end of the day. So - what if I get personalized plates with my class and # on them? Does this meet the intent of the rules? Or is it stoopid? Thanks for your input, - Mark[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Staff Greg G. Posted February 13, 2006 National Staff Share Posted February 13, 2006 Mark, Check with Bill and John, and make sure they don't have a problem with it, but it looks fine to me--intent satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverGT5 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 That's a really awesome idea!! I might have to follow suit if I register the RX-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudes13 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 What about the trunk lid? that's what we do on the spec miata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Per the rules, the rear #'s need to be 4" tall - I wasn't sure if I could get them that tall on the edge of the trunk lid? (Unfortunately I'm here in Ohio so the car is in storage for a couple more weeks). - Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCBCPA Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Per the rules, the rear #'s need to be 4" tall - I wasn't sure if I could get them that tall on the edge of the trunk lid? (Unfortunately I'm here in Ohio so the car is in storage for a couple more weeks). - Mark Ohio Storage = cover under snow Cost per year for personal plates plus what if bump to another class or rule change? Suggestion: TT run with light on. When we are in with HPDE4 group, driver will know that TT is coming up behind them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp99gt Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Suggestion: TT run with light on. When we are in with HPDE4 group, driver will know that TT is coming up behind them. Per the rules, your headlights are supposed to be taped over, though I know the rule isn't enforced often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Staff Greg G. Posted February 14, 2006 National Staff Share Posted February 14, 2006 Suggestion: TT run with light on. When we are in with HPDE4 group, driver will know that TT is coming up behind them. Per the rules, your headlights are supposed to be taped over, though I know the rule isn't enforced often. From the 2006 CCR's: 11.4.14 Lights Covered It is recommended, not required, that all exposed lights be covered with tape, except brake lights. Most of the newer cars have plastic that covers the headlamps (halogen) anyway, and are not the danger that glass headlights propose. So, many organizations do not require covering the plastic. I still think it's a good idea to cover actual glass, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCBCPA Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Suggestion: TT run with light on. When we are in with HPDE4 group, driver will know that TT is coming up behind them. Per the rules, your headlights are supposed to be taped over, though I know the rule isn't enforced often. From the 2006 CCR's: 11.4.14 Lights Covered It is recommended, not required, that all exposed lights be covered with tape, except brake lights. D'oh! That's why I have to remove tape from headlights before I drive home from the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp99gt Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 That must be a 2006 update, since in '05 and before you had to cover them per the CCR (15.15). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Staff Greg G. Posted February 15, 2006 National Staff Share Posted February 15, 2006 Nope. You're correct also. Looks like the difference is between racer's rules and HPDE/TT rules. 15.15 is for racers: 15.15 Lights ...All cars must have at least one functioning red taillight, red brake light, and adequate headlights when competing in night races. Except during night races, all lights must be covered with tape. Brake lights shall not be covered with tape or have their function altered or purposely hindered in any way.... But, translucent tape would satisfy the rule. And, like you said, I don't know any tech inspectors that require tape to cover the plastic housing. I have seen inspectors ask for older cars to have the glass headlights taped, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Graber Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Markus, I say go for the personalized class plate. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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