Coming soon: F1 Fanatic gear
24th November 2008, 7:00 by Keith Collantine 28 Comments »
F1 Fanatic T shirt design ideas
For Xmas last year my girlfriend bought me a T shirt with an F1 Fanatic logo on it. I liked the style of it and soon, if there’s enough interest, you can get one too.
Here’s a few examples of the potential designs – please let me know what you think and whether you might be interested in buying one.
F1 Fanatic T-shirt design: logo
F1 Fanatic T-Shirt Design: Logo (click to enlarge)
The first design idea is a simple one: a plain T-Shirt with the F1 Fanatic logo embroidered on the front.
F1 Fanatic T-shirt design: pit board
F1 Fanatic T-Shirt design: pit board (click to enlarge)
The first thing I should say about the second design is that I’ll only be able to produce them once I’m sure that I won’t be infringing any trademarks or copyrights in doing so. I’m looking into it at present, but if anyone has any information on it please do let me know.
The idea is to produce a series of pitboard designs illustrating memorable moments for different drivers. The design above shows Lewis Hamilton’s position at the end of the Brazilian Grand Prix, making him F1′s youngest ever world champion.
This idea could be applied to pretty much any driver, indicating a championship win, or race win, or home Grand Prix victory, or anything like that. Please suggest any designs you’d like to see below. These pit boards designs would be printed rather than embroidered and could go on the front or back of the shirt depending on what people prefer.
Alright, how much?
At the moment I’m looking at a price of less than £20 (€24 / $30) per shirt including delivery. That may come down depending on what versions I end up getting produced, and how many of them.
I’ve looked at several different suppliers and at the moment the one I like best is Zazzle. They also offer other types of merchandise such as mugs and mouse mats which I may branch out into.
Please share any ideas or feedback you have below. This is an entirely new venture for me and I’m feeling my way a little bit, so any advice or information you can share would be appreciated.
Adam said on 24th November 2008, 7:30
yep. ill have a lewis pit board.. brill idea. I love all the little f1 merch. Maybe long sleeves tho as its bloody freezing! brrrrrrr..
ukk said on 24th November 2008, 7:58
Man, are you kidding???
Who will wear a P5 t-shirt?
The idea for the pit board is really good, but Ron Denis’ “genius” strategy spoiled it this year
DG said on 24th November 2008, 8:04
And why not have a ‘Who is Bernie kidding?’ T-shirt too?
Richard C said on 24th November 2008, 8:24
Great ideas, let me know when we can order.
RAC.
francois said on 24th November 2008, 8:30
One thing I’d like to see you bring back are the old FISA + FOCA = FIASCO T-shirts I recall hearing about once.Would be quite relevant I think still in this day and age with what’s happening at the FIA …
To be honest , I’d rather have a F1Fanatic mug or similar than a T-shirt but I really like the pit board design on the T-shirts as there’s loads of flexibility.
H&S said on 24th November 2008, 9:03
You should use the pit board from one lap to go instead!
Andy said on 24th November 2008, 10:54
great idea Keith, i would definitley buy the Hamilton one, 2 points
- maybe you could get ppl to submit ideas somehow?
- you gota have a design saying ‘for sure’ , that seems to be the drivers fave response to any question!
also, i think the news service is good addition to the site, saves me having to go elsehwere for news,
keep it up!
JOe said on 24th November 2008, 10:57
the pit board idea is sweet but id rather have it saying something about lewis been champ
Ted Tofield said on 24th November 2008, 11:37
How about a pitboard:
Gilles
No.27
P2
-14.59 JABOUILLE
+0.24 ARNOUX
schumi the greatest said on 24th November 2008, 11:42
Keith, i work for a family business doing excatly what youre looking for here. T-shirts, mugs, mousemats, printing etc and could offer you a whole range of different clothing.
take a look at the site http://www.cmsteamwear.co.uk (its being updated which should be finished today at some point)
if you want any prices or any more info email me sales@cmsteamwear.co.uk
Keith Collantine said on 24th November 2008, 11:51
STG – Cool thanks I’ll take a look
Ted – Love it
Might have to do that…
Ted Tofield said on 24th November 2008, 12:38
Correction – That should read: No.12
Mark Stevenson said on 24th November 2008, 12:51
Keith — You may want to think about doing two suppliers. One in Europe and one in North America. If we get items shipped from Europe then we have to pay duty on them at the border (usually). Also, shipping times would be reduced for us fans on this side of the pond.
donwatters said on 24th November 2008, 13:28
Great idea. I’d for sure be a buyer…especially if you offered the designs in a polo shirt.
cyanide said on 24th November 2008, 16:53
As long as shipping to India doesn’t cost more than the gear, I’ll order one