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posted September 23, 2003 02:15 PM
"hero" cards
This season is just about over, so I'm starting to think about next season. When I ran the NHRA division 7 races this year, I noticed that a lot of the guys had 'hero' cards made. They autographed these cards and handed them out to anyone who wanted them. I actually had quite a few people swing by my pits this year asking for a card and my autograph.
Anyone here have any 'hero' cards that they hand out at races? If so, can you post them here? I'm looking for ideas for the front. I figure that I can list my sponsors (hopefully, I can pick some up) on the back.
  
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wannabe
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posted September 23, 2003 02:20 PM
Also, I also need opinions on which of the following pics would look best on the front of the card?
Night holeshot picture:
This is the only shot I have with the front wheel off the ground:
This was my first round win at a division race:
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wannabe
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posted September 23, 2003 02:37 PM
I almost forgot this one. This is the only shot I have that clearly shows my eyes:
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wannabe
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posted September 23, 2003 02:38 PM
This is a scan of Craig Treble's card. Maybe a combination of an action shot and a standard still might work.
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zx12girl
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posted September 23, 2003 02:39 PM
1st choice - #2 then #3
Hero card = Is that like a dragracing trading card?
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wannabe
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posted September 23, 2003 03:18 PM
 Edited By: wannabe on 23 Sep 2003 16:21
Angi,
A hero card is kinda like a trading card. This is really something I just want to do for the bigger races. Sometimes, I have to remind myself that people actually pay to watch us race. On top of which, these same people that watch us race are free to walk around the pits and BS with us. It's nice to have something to hand out to them. The kids that go to the races especially get a kick out of getting these cards. Any time a kid swings by my pit area and asks if he (or she) can take a picture of my bike, I always offer to take a pic of them sitting on my bike. You never know how far a small gesture like this can go.
Plus, having these cards on top of a website should make it a little easier to get some sponsors. All season, I have met a bunch of racers who I look up to because of the way they carry themselves. They all act as professionals and ambassadors for the sport. They have cards, and they do a good job of representing themselves, the NHRA, and their sponsors.
I'd like to be like them next season. 
- Aris
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wannabe
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posted September 23, 2003 03:25 PM
Here's another example. This is Ryan Schnitz's card:
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zx12girl
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posted September 23, 2003 03:41 PM
Cool! What is the size of the cards? Are they small like trading cards?
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posted September 23, 2003 03:44 PM
I also agree about the kids! I always have a following of little girls (hmmmm....wonder why) LOL 
These cards would just be a riot for the kids at our local tracks (IHRA).
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posted September 23, 2003 04:11 PM
imho, #1 and #3 are the "coolest". looking. #3 and #4 are the most flattering. so i guess i'd vote for #3.
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wannabe
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posted September 23, 2003 04:38 PM
Edited By: wannabe on 23 Sep 2003 17:40
If life were good (i.e. if I had the money) I'd make them roughly 8" x 10". But, since I'm poor, mine are probably going to be 5" x 7". My brother is a graphic designer, and he offered to design the cards for me. I found a place on-line that will print 500 of them (full glossy color front and back) for about $170. That's not too bad.
Thanks for the input, Freek. Keep 'em coming everyone.
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BA
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posted September 23, 2003 06:15 PM
dude, your fookin tire looks like a wrinkle wall in the 3rd pic! That is soo fookin cool. Excellent overall picture too. It gets my vote.
#4 has that guy over your back,.. In #2 you've got a funky position, and I think the "day" shot of #3 looks better than the "night" shot of #1.
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wannabe
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posted September 25, 2003 09:25 PM
bump
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RedBull
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posted September 28, 2003 07:47 AM
Edited By: RedBull on 28 Sep 2003 08:48
Go with #1
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I almost forgot this one. This is the only shot I have that clearly shows my eyes:
This one looks like a test & tune...
I would go with #1, or #3, you can see a grip of people watching !
Plus, looks like you chopped the tree down on the other racer.
You still have to be the one to make the choice,
pretty picture, or busy picture with a story !
Red, *<(:{)-
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