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26.0014 — Clear NBL Plate “572”
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Artifact visual — original source, unchanged
Published inventory wording
This clear #572 BMX number plate was used by local rider John Stancliff during organized BMX competition. Clear number plates became popular among some racers for their distinctive appearance, allowing bike graphics and frame details to remain visible through the plate. However, because transparent plates could make rider numbers harder for officials to read during races, sanctioning bodies such as the National Bicycle League later prohibited their use in competition. Artifacts like this plate illustrate a period of experimentation in BMX equipment before stricter race regulations were adopted.
Additional published context
The National Bicycle League (NBL) was one of the primary sanctioning bodies for BMX racing in the United States from the 1970s until its merger with USA BMX in 2011. During its operation, the NBL periodically updated equipment rules to ensure rider identification and safety during competition.
Artifact record
| Field | Published record |
|---|---|
| Artifact ID | 26.0014 |
| Artifact name | Clear NBL Plate “572” |
| Category | Plate |
| Racer | John Stancliff |
| Source | John Stancliff |
| 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
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- 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.