Post by johnbalich on Nov 13, 2009 11:57:02 GMT -7
We are mulling over the points race for 2010, and I for one see two divergent plans and wonder what you guys think.
My first thought is award points for each round won..............as is normal per NHRA and others. Under this system, however, a win in class "D" is worth the same as a win in Class "A." Myself, I don't have a problem with it, since it's just for fun anyway and something to create some further interest and modest bragging rights.
The other course is to reward only the top finishers. In this scheme the overall "builders/owners award" would go to the earner of most points in with all classes lumped as one for the sake of points. Class A finishers would be awarded points in descending amounts based on rounds won. If there is a field of 8 in class A, thern the Class "B" winner would be ranked 9th the runner up in B would be ranked tenth 10th and so on.
The first scheme has a ton of luck and fortune mixed in, and literally most anyone could win the 'points race". It adds importance to 'lower' classes and keeps many more racers in the chase up til the last race.
A third course is to use both systems. The class "A" points winners would be top of the heap and be awarded recognition as Champ. The overall points gatherer in ANY class or classses would be the TOP ELIMINATOR. Depending on your performance and luck of the draw, you might lose in round one Class"A" action at one race and end up top dog in class "C" with a much slower car the next race. The WIN in class is worth MORE than the one round loss in class "A." In the usual sense of the word this isn't "fair" but if everyone approaches this as fun and not a life or death struggle, it can yield a lot of kibitzing and good natured banter.
We'd be glad to hear some input. Its supposed to be fun, and if it creates havoc or ill will, we'll likely take a pass. Let us know what ya think.
Some cool prizes are starting to line up for next years program. These are for individual races. No prize is specifically offered for Annual Champs.Nobody will get rich, but its fun to get a little something in the mail.
My first thought is award points for each round won..............as is normal per NHRA and others. Under this system, however, a win in class "D" is worth the same as a win in Class "A." Myself, I don't have a problem with it, since it's just for fun anyway and something to create some further interest and modest bragging rights.
The other course is to reward only the top finishers. In this scheme the overall "builders/owners award" would go to the earner of most points in with all classes lumped as one for the sake of points. Class A finishers would be awarded points in descending amounts based on rounds won. If there is a field of 8 in class A, thern the Class "B" winner would be ranked 9th the runner up in B would be ranked tenth 10th and so on.
The first scheme has a ton of luck and fortune mixed in, and literally most anyone could win the 'points race". It adds importance to 'lower' classes and keeps many more racers in the chase up til the last race.
A third course is to use both systems. The class "A" points winners would be top of the heap and be awarded recognition as Champ. The overall points gatherer in ANY class or classses would be the TOP ELIMINATOR. Depending on your performance and luck of the draw, you might lose in round one Class"A" action at one race and end up top dog in class "C" with a much slower car the next race. The WIN in class is worth MORE than the one round loss in class "A." In the usual sense of the word this isn't "fair" but if everyone approaches this as fun and not a life or death struggle, it can yield a lot of kibitzing and good natured banter.
We'd be glad to hear some input. Its supposed to be fun, and if it creates havoc or ill will, we'll likely take a pass. Let us know what ya think.
Some cool prizes are starting to line up for next years program. These are for individual races. No prize is specifically offered for Annual Champs.Nobody will get rich, but its fun to get a little something in the mail.