SvoChuck wrote:
I like the AZ system also !
As for DQ's I will go with what the group wants but seeing as we don't have any loners or outcasts (and I want to keep it that way). If a car were to finish under weight by say 15 pounds one DQ would knock them out of the championship .... Too harsh.
so I vote you can drop DQ's.
thanks for all of the help racers !
Chuck brings up a good point about minor infractions. Since you have good local oversight I think it makes sense for the dropping of DQs to be a the discretion of the local series director. (ie Chuck for Rocky Mtn, and Me for Az) This way a minor issue does not get penalized to the same degree as something major. Given the number of drops 1 DQ would put you out of the championship hunt. Fine for big mistake/issue, but DQ for being 5lbs under min weight and that is excessive. On the other hand NOT DQ'ing a car for that sends the wrong message too. Punishment should fit the crime. Lose finish points, but not the season for something minor.
So in that case if there is a major DQ I will ask Chuck to inform me and I will adjust the points as required.
As for points. You can chose any of what I have posted or make up you own. Just let me know before the first race of the season so I can get the system locked into the 08 Rocky Mtn points spreadsheet. Also I am going to assume 4 drops for the season with a total of 16 races for the year.