The Chase fro the World Champship now is flawed

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Don, correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this kinda/sorta the way it used to be? You had to "qualify" to go to the World Finals?

Sure was - I had one opportunity and didn't go --- been sorry about that move ever since .I believe it was the top 5 from each division .

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Sure was - I had one opportunity and didn't go --- been sorry about that move ever since.I believe it was the top 5 from each division.

This is a great idea this way the level playing field is there with only 5 races in your division counting for the Championship Shoot Out Finals At Bowling Green Drag Strip / Who cares about the national events no one can get in unless you spend a ton of money to get in with a lot of points meets,

[GUMP]

So we need to remove dedication and skill from the points chase now?

I for one, enjoyed watching the points chase last year. I really can't see how the system is broken.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by GUMP

I really can't see how the system is broken.

Ya know, it's a funny thing. I don't think that the system is broken, or for that matter needs to be changed. BUT, clearly the old system favored the Divisional points and filled in with National/Divisional points totals. The NEW system totally favors a National/Divisional points total BUT at the same time requires the Racer to race at a minimum number of Divisional races to be able to compete (grade points) at National Events.
IMHO, the NEW system doesn't necessarily allow the "Best Racer" to win.

[GUMP]

I don't know that you can build the perfect system. But, I don't think the current one should have any drastic changes.

I would like to see a small bonus for records, class, and qualifying to bring back the performance side of things.

If you haven't run your full allowance of Divisionals, are you really serious about chasing points?

I sometimes wonder if some of the older crowd have forgotten how they "lived class racing" when they were younger. It seems that it has become just one small part of their lives now. One that they like to complain about constantly.

[novassdude]

Why is it that Bowling Green is always the supposed central place to hold something like this? It is no where near the center of the US.
Geographically the best track is Great Bend Kansas. I assume that is why the first Nationals was held there.

[Ron Ortiz]

Some people attend divisional races and make a decision to chase points after several races. Of course everyone has aspirations at the beginning of the season. A true championship would be each division sending its champion to a centralized location.

As for older people complaining of how things were, all the younger generation will be doing the same when they reach the same age. Things always change though, and that provides differences of opinions. BUT, don't forget it is NHRA's race, their rules. Your input is appreciated.

How many of you still share your National Dragster.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA my car has a bench seat.