[Michael Beard]

I agree with Chip and Dan. I understand the concept of the TOC of people not having to chase National points all over the globe, but I always thought there should still be some kind of points for *something* at Nitro Jam events. We always checked points in the middle of the week following an event to measure ourselves against people around the country or in our division. It's an intangible, but an important one. As Beaver Bob says, "Points don't cost me anything."

With the Div. 9 schedule having been cut back to 5 races, it limited options, and my late start with the Volare this season, I can't get enough In-Division points to be eligible for any points or awards on a Divisional level, and I have a conflict with Jackson, so claiming Div. 2 wouldn't have done me any good either. It is what it is this year... my own fault for getting a late start. Already qualified for the TOC in Stock via the AllStars win last year, but realize that the only way to get in the TOC in Super Stock is to win a TOC Qualifier/Nitro Jam event.