Wes, Back in the 60's we had to put a car cover over our NASCAR stock
cars when we towed through Oregon. It was to cover the decals and
sponsors names on the car. There was some law that you had to have a
permit to advertise on the highway. This was if the car was on a trailer
or on a ramp truck. A dry wall company in Washington built an enclosed
ramp truck and put clear lexan on the sides so you could see the car
inside. Still could read their company name from the outside. Oregon was
the only state we had any issue with. Now getting your car, truck, tools
and tires in and out of Canada was a real bitch one time and easy as pie
the next. You never knew. Doug Odom in big ditch
Wester Potter wrote:
> This is something that came up in the mid-west and apparently has
> become a concern for racers over that area. If you are not racing for
> cash you generally are safe. The best thing to do is to check with
> the DOT of your state to be sure you are in compliance before you
> leave home. GET IT IN WRITING and carry a copy of that with you when
> you travel. John MacKichan went over this with the Nebraska officials
> and nailed it down for his crew and their liner. Even with the
> Speedway name on the car he was determined to be amateur and thus
> exempt. If you don't cover your tail you can be in violation of
> several laws. The aggravation can be a real pain if you are towing to
> the salt and you were late getting away from home.
>
> Wonder what the So-Cal Speed Shop guys do in this situation? Even the
> So- Al guy. Anyone care to comment?
>
> Wes
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