"Live From" SGMP D2 LODRS

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by The Hawk

The ladder is set after qualifying. Referring to my original Bernie Cunningham "Bonza" ladder book, number 19 qualifier in a 65 car field is slated to receive two laddered byes in eliminations. The ladder never changes after qualifying. This is where placing yourself comes in handy with one of the books!

Yep.. About 5-6 years ago, we had that set up at Wild Horse with the Monte. We got the first bye for no. 1 ..We went a few more but didn't make it far enough for the 5th bye.
First time I saw this was at the Indy Open about 25 years ago. I thought no, this can't be right...but it was.
There are only 4 earned byes in a 7 round race. Then, it goes back to the no. 1 car position again, if the numbers are right, contrary to what some believe.