Grade point question

Ed Carpenter · 12-04-2014, 04:53 PM

I didn't attend any races in 2014 where I would have gotten a grade point. Looks like I'm not going to make any races before the National in Baytown. I did attend divisionals in 2013. Will I have to get a grade point to run Baytown in April? Thanks

Comp 798 · 12-04-2014, 05:23 PM

Ed, I've done this before. Contact your Division Director.

To accommodate certain hardship cases, as determined by NHRA, or a former racer returning to active competition, an average grade system has been developed. The average grade is calculated by combining the racer’s grade points from the three previous years and dividing that number by three (total number of years). For example, a racer who competed in one divisional event in 2009, five in 2008, and six in 2007 has a total of 12 points, which, when divided by 3, equals a grade point of 4A (“A” for the averaging calculation).

The NHRA Competition Department handles the administration of the grading system. For additional information about the grading system, drivers should contact the Competition Department.

Mike Pearson · 12-04-2014, 05:33 PM

Ed,

I have used the averaging system before too. contact your division office for the details.

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Grade point question I didn't attend any races in 2014 where I would have gotten a grade point. Looks like I'm not going to make any races before the National in Baytown. I did attend divisionals in 2013. Will I have to get a grade point to run Baytown in April? Thanks __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

12-04-2014, 05:23 PM	#2
Comp 798 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 103 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Grade point question Ed, I've done this before. Contact your Division Director. To accommodate certain hardship cases, as determined by NHRA, or a former racer returning to active competition, an average grade system has been developed. The average grade is calculated by combining the racer’s grade points from the three previous years and dividing that number by three (total number of years). For example, a racer who competed in one divisional event in 2009, five in 2008, and six in 2007 has a total of 12 points, which, when divided by 3, equals a grade point of 4A (“A” for the averaging calculation). The NHRA Competition Department handles the administration of the grading system. For additional information about the grading system, drivers should contact the Competition Department. __________________ Sam Tufano

12-04-2014, 05:33 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,445 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Grade point question Ed, I have used the averaging system before too. contact your division office for the details. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS