Grade Point Alternative

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

Actually it’s best 3 of 5 nationals for championship points. I was using California as an example. Typically at the end of the year if you are top 10 they make exceptions to compete for the championship. Most likely if you are a hitter and capable of competing for the championship you will have enough grade points to enter. I don’t get enough time off of work to chase national points. Although I have been top 10 in D2 the last 2 of 3 years. Not bad for an old man with a home built car.
I would have to check but i think most divisions have 3 national events

Best 3 of first 6 national claims count for points except for TS and TD which are best 3 of 5.

For the last 4 national events, racers in the Top 10 are guaranteed entry as are racers in the Top 20 with a chance to get into the Top 10.

The 21 national events are spread around the country as follows:

D1: 2
D2: 4
D3: 4
D4: 1
D5: 3
D6: 1
D7: 6

I'll never argue that the current system has no flaws. It is more or less fair to the racers who support the series, and everyone should know the requirements by now. Every racer has a choice to do what is required or not.

Running a full schedule, whether divisional-only or national, is a huge commitment and I understand why some are unable or unwilling to do it. I just don't understand the constant bitching about it.

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

Best 3 of first 6 national claims count for points except for TS and TD which are best 3 of 5.

For the last 4 national events, racers in the Top 10 are guaranteed entry as are racers in the Top 20 with a chance to get into the Top 10.

The 21 national events are spread around the country as follows:

D1: 2
D2: 4
D3: 4
D4: 1
D5: 3
D6: 1
D7: 6

I'll never argue that the current system has no flaws. It is more or less fair to the racers who support the series, and everyone should know the requirements by now. Every racer has a choice to do what is required or not.

Running a full schedule, whether divisional-only or national, is a huge commitment and I understand why some are unable or unwilling to do it. I just don't understand the constant bitching about it.

Everything you are saying is pretty much true.The problem begins when someone with 7 grading points can't enter a race like the Gatornationals.
But as it gets closer,people are withdrawing with 8 and giving their buddy or selling their buddy the spot who might only have 2 or 3 grading points.

And how many people are going to be in the Top 20 if they haven't been to at least 3 National events by the end of the year? And is a guy from New Jersey really going to travel to California because they are 20th and still got a shot?