IHRA tournament of Champions

luckydog · 10-30-2009, 08:47 AM

I really feel for everyone involved. Seems there is no right answer regarding how to finish the TOC. Quite the pickle!! This will always be a definate possability when you put all your eggs in one basket, which is the 1 reason I dislike the TOC format, and think IHRA needs to go back to the drawing board. I hope for the best for everyone invloved.

Pugsley · 11-01-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Oldfield
And supporting the new system 100% means just that - supporting it ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! If you are saying that the system needs some tweaking, then that means you're not behind it 100%. You may still generally like the new format, maybe 80% or 90%, but not 100%. 100% implies no changes are necessary.

I suppose I may have been a little vague with my statement. I do not agree 100% with the format (about 95%), but I will support it 100%. So I guess that makes it like 97.75691% is that better? By the way Jason, the top 3 in each division make it to Rockingham, not 2.
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Jeff Beckman · 11-01-2009, 04:46 PM

Clearly no one answer will ever suffice for you all. No matter what decision was made then,or will be made now will go without controversy. When we race we take chances, when promoters put races together, they gamble. If we all pi$$ and moan enough, no one will organize races. Then, we will have plenty of time to be back seat drivers.

I also believe the powers that be made a ton of crap decisions. Maybe some should step aside. But at least us racers should come to terms with the fact that any decision hurts/angers someone. I'll bet I could pick any 10 racers, and could not get you to agree on a cup of coffee. Human Nature, please guys, dont kill another sanctioning body. If you race, be productive. Write to IHRA and be candid, If you think Scooter should go, write IHRA and tell them that. If you have the Ideal way to resolve this pickel, write to IHRA.

Everyone knows driving from Minnesota to Richmond for not sucks, nothing new or productive. Not a racer on this site with a heart thinks that dont stink. But it is what it is, Try to give good ideas and a positive momentum to this.

Old people will stand in line to Bitch. We'll all be old soon enough.

luckydog · 11-01-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsley

quote:
Originally posted by jason oldfield
and supporting the new system 100% means just that - supporting it one hundred percent! If you are saying that the system needs some tweaking, then that means you're not behind it 100%. You may still generally like the new format, maybe 80% or 90%, but not 100%. 100% implies no changes are necessary.

I suppose i may have been a little vague with my statement. I do not agree 100% with the format (about 95%), but i will support it 100%. So i guess that makes it like 97.75691% is that better? By the way jason, the top 3 in each division make it to rockingham, not 2.
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lucky dog racing
2007 ihra hot rod world champion

huh? I don't get it Pug?

mcaruso · 11-02-2009, 10:07 AM

Here's a BRILLIANT idea.......

Why not give the racers points for each round they won @ a predetermined amount of regional & national races, see who has the most points and determine a champ for each class based on his accomplishments for the SEASON & call him/her the WORLD Champ?!

I can't believe NO one has ever thought of this?! BRILLIANT!

Michael Beard · 11-02-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mcaruso

Here's a BRILLIANT idea.......

Why not give the racers points for each round they won @ a predetermined amount of regional & national races, see who has the most points and determine a champ for each class based on his accomplishments for the SEASON & call him/her the WORLD Champ?!

I can't believe NO one has ever thought of this?! BRILLIANT!

That's what we used to do. That, however, is not the rules that were set before us for the 2009 season. I won the first National event I went to, and because of that I didn't chase any more. Regardless of what we think of rules, one way or the other, they should be followed.

If they want to do that for 2010, that's fine. "Tell me what the rules of the playground are, and I'll go play on it."

THE LEGEND · 11-02-2009, 11:21 AM

Marc,
Going back to the old points now would be a slap in the face. Now in 2010 if they put in the rules that if TOC is rained out they will go figure the old points I would be fine with that. Like Beard said, I only ran 2 nationals because I was going to be in.
The race must be finished.
Chip

mcaruso · 11-02-2009, 11:31 AM

just having some fun....

10-30-2009, 08:47 AM	#1
luckydog Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 274 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA tournament of Champions I really feel for everyone involved. Seems there is no right answer regarding how to finish the TOC. Quite the pickle!! This will always be a definate possability when you put all your eggs in one basket, which is the 1 reason I dislike the TOC format, and think IHRA needs to go back to the drawing board. I hope for the best for everyone invloved. __________________ Damien Hazelton Lucky Dog Racing Last edited by luckydog; 11-03-2009 at 04:35 PM.

11-01-2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Pugsley Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Almont, Michigan Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA tournament of Champions Quote: Originally Posted by Jason Oldfield And supporting the new system 100% means just that - supporting it ONE HUNDRED PERCENT! If you are saying that the system needs some tweaking, then that means you're not behind it 100%. You may still generally like the new format, maybe 80% or 90%, but not 100%. 100% implies no changes are necessary. I suppose I may have been a little vague with my statement. I do not agree 100% with the format (about 95%), but I will support it 100%. So I guess that makes it like 97.75691% is that better? By the way Jason, the top 3 in each division make it to Rockingham, not 2. __________________ Damien Hazelton Lucky Dog Racing 2007 IHRA Hot Rod World Champion

11-01-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
Jeff Beckman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 308 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA tournament of Champions Clearly no one answer will ever suffice for you all. No matter what decision was made then,or will be made now will go without controversy. When we race we take chances, when promoters put races together, they gamble. If we all pi$$ and moan enough, no one will organize races. Then, we will have plenty of time to be back seat drivers. I also believe the powers that be made a ton of crap decisions. Maybe some should step aside. But at least us racers should come to terms with the fact that any decision hurts/angers someone. I'll bet I could pick any 10 racers, and could not get you to agree on a cup of coffee. Human Nature, please guys, dont kill another sanctioning body. If you race, be productive. Write to IHRA and be candid, If you think Scooter should go, write IHRA and tell them that. If you have the Ideal way to resolve this pickel, write to IHRA. Everyone knows driving from Minnesota to Richmond for not sucks, nothing new or productive. Not a racer on this site with a heart thinks that dont stink. But it is what it is, Try to give good ideas and a positive momentum to this. Old people will stand in line to Bitch. We'll all be old soon enough. __________________ Jeff Beckman 318J ET, SG 318T SC

11-02-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
mcaruso Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canandaigua, NY Posts: 311 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA tournament of Champions Here's a BRILLIANT idea....... Why not give the racers points for each round they won @ a predetermined amount of regional & national races, see who has the most points and determine a champ for each class based on his accomplishments for the SEASON & call him/her the WORLD Champ?! I can't believe NO one has ever thought of this?! BRILLIANT! __________________ Marc Caruso S/G 132 S/C C132

11-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#7
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA tournament of Champions Marc, Going back to the old points now would be a slap in the face. Now in 2010 if they put in the rules that if TOC is rained out they will go figure the old points I would be fine with that. Like Beard said, I only ran 2 nationals because I was going to be in. The race must be finished. Chip

11-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#8
mcaruso Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canandaigua, NY Posts: 311 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA tournament of Champions just having some fun.... __________________ Marc Caruso S/G 132 S/C C132