TesarRacing 1,825 Posted December 12, 2013 Does anyone know the origin of the rider race numbers eg Tai Woffinden #108 Chris Holder #23 Greg Hancock #45 Martin Smolinski #84 Are those numbers given to them by a federation or are they just a favourite/lucky number? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
500cc 309 Posted December 12, 2013 Does anyone know the origin of the rider race numbers eg Tai Woffinden #108 Chris Holder #23 Greg Hancock #45 Martin Smolinski #84 Are those numbers given to them by a federation or are they just a favourite/lucky number? Cheers Alphabetical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunty 189 Posted December 12, 2013 Moto Cross number for Tai and i think Holder aswell, not sure on Hancock and Smoli! Its a bit a branding thing, same as the F1 has done this year with every driver having a number like moto gp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Animal 48 Posted December 12, 2013 Definitely MX numbers. Bridger #11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted December 12, 2013 I think they should let riders pick their own numbers which they use in the GP and national leagues. That way riders can be identified by their numbers like 46 Rossi or 93 Marquez. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveEvans 248 Posted December 12, 2013 Greg's # is the one he used in the USA. In America riders often keep a # for their entire career or minimally several seasons. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC! 142 Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) I think several of these relate to date of birth - 108 is 10th August etc. Edited December 12, 2013 by JC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skthecat 90 Posted December 12, 2013 Thought Tai's 108: was a reference to 108: Hero's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveEvans 248 Posted December 13, 2013 I think the GP series should let these guys run a career # like F1 is about to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TesarRacing 1,825 Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks for the replies - so the numbers are not actually related to speedway directly, then. Yes, I think it would be a good idea to use their own numbers for the GP series. Helps with branding I guess and makes them a bit more recognisable outside of the sport - maybe?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giacomelli 39 Posted December 13, 2013 I think Tai's is a reference to his birthday 10 August Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted December 13, 2013 Its his given MX number nothing to do with his bday. He answered this on a Q&A on twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bavarian 766 Posted December 15, 2013 #84 Martin Smolinski born in 1984 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
