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26.0004 — Uni “2” Number Plate - 1970s
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Artifact visual — original source, unchanged
Published inventory wording
This UNI #2 number plate was owned by BMX racer Ken Pliska, representing a class ranking earned during organized BMX competition. Plates like this were used to identify riders during races and often reflected seasonal rankings or championship standings within local or regional BMX organizations. Artifacts such as this plate help document the competitive structure and rider achievements during the early years of BMX racing.
Additional published context
UNI Seat Company was one of the early manufacturers of BMX accessories during the 1970s and 1980s, producing seats, number plates, and related components. Number plates such as this one were essential race equipment, allowing officials and spectators to identify riders and their rankings during organized BMX competitions.
Artifact record
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0004 |
| Artifact name | Uni “2” Number Plate - 1970s |
| Category | Equipment |
| Date | Began Running this plate in 1977 |
| Source | Ken Pliska |
| Collection | Lititz BMX Archive |
| Location | Lititz, Pennsylvania |
| Source evidence status | original_page_capture |
Original source record
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Source trail
- Original Lititz BMX artifact page
- Structured published inventory text
- Machine-readable metadata
- Image provenance register
Preservation note
This record preserves the artifact ID, published wording, live source address, and original source imagery without silently correcting source inconsistencies. Every displayed image in this record is an unchanged original source file. This checkpoint covers 26.0001 through 26.0101.