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Acrylic is the usual first choice for outdoor racing awards: it laser-cuts into intricate shapes such as track maps, takes UV printing that matches sponsor colours exactly, catches the sun on a podium, and is light enough to keep shipping costs down across hundreds of pieces. Metal is the durable option where weight and prestige matter more than colour.
| Material | Strengths outdoors | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Vivid colour, catches sunlight in podium photos, laser-cuts to intricate shapes, light to ship in volume | Thin sheets and narrow unsupported sections can chip; gloss black shows dust and fingerprints |
| Metal | Extremely durable, weight communicates achievement | Higher unit cost, particularly on low-volume or complex orders |
| Wood | Traditional appearance, engraves cleanly | Better suited to display than to a dusty registration table |
