National Event Alternate List

kmawhee · 04-19-2021, 09:10 AM

I've asked before, why can't the entries be extended to 64 cars? A nice full ladder

Adger Smith · 04-19-2021, 10:03 AM

I think the alternate is a good idea, but
Is it really necessary?
It might be a great for the Racer, but what will it do for NHRA?
After all this grade Point system is for their benefit not the racer.
The system seems to be working well for NHRA.
It has racers attending a lot of divisional and National Open events to earn Grade Points.
This system creates a need for grade points. Without that need a lot of racers would pass on Division races and National Opens.
NHRA needs the GP system to help sell and populate the Divisional events.
When a track owner buys a divisional or National Open they want & need car count to come out with a profit on the event.
I find it difficult to believe NHRA would do anything to dilute the value of the GP system that is working the way they intend it to work.
Can't tell we might even see a Grade Point + system in the future that enhances the program.
JMHO

442OLDS · 04-19-2021, 11:04 AM

NHRA will never do it,but I think having a dedicated alternate list is a great idea.
The way it is now,a Grade 6 might not be able to get into a race.However,two Grade 7 guys can withdraw in the middle of the night (like the election) and get their buddy (who might be a Grade 2) into the race.

1347 · 04-21-2021, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kmawhee

I've asked before, why can't the entries be extended to 64 cars? A nice full ladder

Maybe because when you bring it up to 64, and then all the other participants that don't count towards quota get in, it adds another round to the race?

I am all for expanding the car count, just a guess why they don't go to 64 cars.

novassdude · 04-21-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1347

Maybe because when you bring it up to 64, and then all the other participants that don't count towards quota get in, it adds another round to the race?

I am all for expanding the car count, just a guess why they don't go to 64 cars.

Easy solution 64 car qualified field

Race Clean · 04-21-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

Easy solution 64 car qualified field

With todays tech?

04-19-2021, 09:10 AM	#1
kmawhee Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: National Event Alternate List I've asked before, why can't the entries be extended to 64 cars? A nice full ladder __________________ Korey Mawhee Comp/SS/Stk 4549

04-19-2021, 10:03 AM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: National Event Alternate List I think the alternate is a good idea, but Is it really necessary? It might be a great for the Racer, but what will it do for NHRA? After all this grade Point system is for their benefit not the racer. The system seems to be working well for NHRA. It has racers attending a lot of divisional and National Open events to earn Grade Points. This system creates a need for grade points. Without that need a lot of racers would pass on Division races and National Opens. NHRA needs the GP system to help sell and populate the Divisional events. When a track owner buys a divisional or National Open they want & need car count to come out with a profit on the event. I find it difficult to believe NHRA would do anything to dilute the value of the GP system that is working the way they intend it to work. Can't tell we might even see a Grade Point + system in the future that enhances the program. JMHO __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

04-19-2021, 11:04 AM	#3
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: National Event Alternate List NHRA will never do it,but I think having a dedicated alternate list is a great idea. The way it is now,a Grade 6 might not be able to get into a race.However,two Grade 7 guys can withdraw in the middle of the night (like the election) and get their buddy (who might be a Grade 2) into the race.