Factory Stock Showdown Earning National Event Points?

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I think the Factory Stock Showdown is great the way they integrate it with the professional program now. That being said, for an eliminator car, it would require 15 winlights (three 6-round race runner ups, 84) to earn 252 points. Whereas, the showdown cars have 9 winlights to earn 255 points (85 each win).

I understand that the guys in this class work their tails off on these combos and they are dutifully rewarded. But, it seems a little off that they earn points towards the same goal as the eliminator guys. I would hope this wouldn't have an overall effect at the end of the year, but the question has to be raised.