[Brian4992]

I have received a few messages about rules and class structure this is really all I know:

2.2. FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN COMPETITION. The top eight (8)
racers in the Factory Stock category shall compete in an eight (8)-car
elimination bracket to be held on Saturday and Sunday of each Factory
Stock Showdown National Event. All aspects of the Factory Stock
Showdown will be directed and controlled by NHRA and all matters of
racing operations and interpretation of the rules shall be made by NHRA
in NHRA’s sole discretion. The manner in which the Factory Stock
Showdown is run and the winner is decided may be adjusted by NHRA’s
Racing Operations personnel as deemed appropriate by NHRA.

2.3. PURSE.
The purse for all Factory Stock Showdown events, except the last Factory
Stock Showdown event to be held during each year the Term (the “Finals”),shall be paid by NHRA as follows:
2016
Winner $1,500
Runner Up $1,000
Losing Semi-Finalists $700 ($350 x 2)
Losing Quarter Finalists $600 ($150 x 4)

The purse for the Finals shall be paid by NHRA as follows:
2016
Winner $2,500
Runner Up $1,500
Losing Semi-Finalists $900 ($450 x 2)
Losing Quarter Finalists $1,000 ($250 x 4)

3.1.8. Winner’s Circle at Factory Stock Showdown National Events.
NHRA will conduct “Winner’s Circle” ceremonies at the conclusion of
the Factory Stock Showdown at each Factory Stock Showdown
National Event. NHRA shall provide a Program-branded jacket and a Wally trophy to the Factory Stock Showdown champion.

I hope this clarifies some questions everyone might have.
-Brian