New Racer Grade Point Question For Stock Eliminator N. Event

[greatinspirational]

I now understand HOW the grade point system works. However, I am trying to determine what is a REALISTIC amount of grade points I should expect to need to earn this season in order to run these nationals next year in 2023

1- Gators
2- US Nationals
3- Maple Grove
4- The zMAX Dragway Races

[tstickff]

Originally Posted by greatinspirational

I now understand HOW the grade point system works. However, I am trying to determine what is a REALISTIC amount of grade points I should expect to need to earn this season in order to run these nationals next year in 2023

1- Gators
2- US Nationals
3- Maple Grove
4- The zMAX Dragway Races

8, and be fast to enter on the computer

[greatinspirational]

Thanks for the response Tim. Damn that many ? I only end up with 4 or 5 points im probably not going to be able to get in ?

[Brett C]

8 and don’t wait!

[Chip THELEGEND Johnson]

8 to be safe or wait for withdrawals and hope

[rboyle]

Gators are definite 8, Indy most likely a 5 same for Maple Grove, Charlotte usu add lly a6 or 7.

[Dragrac419]

Originally Posted by greatinspirational

Thanks for the response Tim. Damn that many ? I only end up with 4 or 5 points im probably not going to be able to get in ?

Where do you live as it sounds like you might be in the Carolinas by the events you talked about. Div 2 has the national open series that starts next month in Mooresville and you could get the 8 points that is has been taking to get into some events.

[442OLDS]

Wait until the Monday before the event and you can probably get into all of them with 1.The weather forecast is usually some rain at all of them.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by 442OLDS

Wait until the Monday before the event and you can probably get into all of them with 1.The weather forecast is usually some rain at all of them.

Yes, but the problem there is with the early entry system. Gainesville filled up in an hour ,months ago . Then ends up with openings on Monday of the event.
What is a guy that works for a living in Div 3 gonna do?
Hey, boss. I gotta leave for 10 days...See ya. Then he has to drive 'round the clock to get there?
Also , need to mention..Someone with 8 gp's in Wa. state enters and holds a spot for months...Meanwhile , a part time racer with 4 gp's ,who lives in Ocala can't even race in front of his friends and family.
The whole system is bad ,and needs an overhaul, if NHRA really cared about Sportsman racers...IMO

[Race Clean]

Just win your division and your good to go!