Originally Posted by Evan Smith
At events where Class Racing is contested:
For the purpose of Class Eliminations, combine classes to lessen the number of overall classes, and to increase the difficulty in winning. This is racing, not singling! I've singled for enough class trophies and don't feel any sense of pride from it. Raise the entry fee to anyone who wants to participate and have 100% of the money go back to the racers, but anyone wishing not to participate can pay regular fee and stay in normal class.
Example:
AA/S and AA/SA, run together.
A/S, B/S, C/S and the automatic versions all run in one class.
D,E, F
G, H, I
J, K, L
M, N, O
P, Q, R,
All FWD, run staggared tree off own index or class closest to weight break.
Of course I understand that this doesn't suit everyone, but we have to be proactive and accept changes for this to survive and potentially grow. There would be eight class champions and each would be well earned. Yes, you may have to swing some weight, but that's racing my friends.
At the same time change the following:
Award points for qualifying: 16 to the number one qualifier, then 15, 14, etc and 1 point for 16th place.
Award round-win points for rounds won during Class Eliminations. If you can earn points for a heads-up run in eliminations, why not get some points for Class. And combining classes would allow everyone an opportunity to earn some valued points.
Award 20 points for setting a national record, up to twice per season.
This is a simple reward for those who show up because they actually like the performance aspect of Stock and Super Stock.
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