Not a complaint, just an observation seeking discussion

Another Friendly Racer · 09-20-2024, 09:07 AM

This whole "replacement driver" stuff is a joke.

Force hasn't competed SINCE JUNE, yet he's 3rd in points currently and a good race or two away (a good race or two that he won't be competing in) from somehow being crowned champ over guys who are ACTUALLY RACING.

Replacement driver rules getting expanded upon to accommodate pregnancies...

On a side note, how is it ok for a pregnant woman to compete in top fuel?

I have to assume this stuff is only for the pros and won't trickle down into the sportsman ranks.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 09-20-2024, 10:21 AM

IMO ,which isn't worth anything......if I can't work..... I don't get paid...

points go to driver... if you can't drive.. you can't race... no points.. men and women both..
no countdown.. you run off with championship,then you deserve it...everyone else can race for second...
REALLY..... this is pointless post and comment... since NONE of this applies to stock and super stock or any other sportsman catergory...

bigshow2966 · 09-20-2024, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

This whole "replacement driver" stuff is a joke.

Force hasn't competed SINCE JUNE, yet he's 3rd in points currently and a good race or two away (a good race or two that he won't be competing in) from somehow being crowned champ over guys who are ACTUALLY RACING.

The sad reality is the way team orders work with Force Racing he could get the Championship just to go out as champ............

Eman · 09-20-2024, 11:18 AM

Awards for everyone, especially the ones that have or bring in more money.
The whole championships in sports has all been watered down so far it's meaningless except for the money generated. Between wildcards, provisionals, resets and now substitutions it's all become a joke. We have big money bracket races and even local tracks where drivers can swap cars mid race.
As for the pregnancy deal that's pretty, I'll just say surprising. I can't get pregnant but I'm pretty sure of what causes it and for most it's planned.

09-20-2024, 09:07 AM	#1
Another Friendly Racer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 152 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Not a complaint, just an observation seeking discussion This whole "replacement driver" stuff is a joke. Force hasn't competed SINCE JUNE, yet he's 3rd in points currently and a good race or two away (a good race or two that he won't be competing in) from somehow being crowned champ over guys who are ACTUALLY RACING. Replacement driver rules getting expanded upon to accommodate pregnancies... On a side note, how is it ok for a pregnant woman to compete in top fuel? I have to assume this stuff is only for the pros and won't trickle down into the sportsman ranks. Last edited by Another Friendly Racer; 09-20-2024 at 09:10 AM.

09-20-2024, 10:21 AM	#2
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,369 Likes: 348 Liked 292 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Not a complaint, just an observation seeking discussion IMO ,which isn't worth anything......if I can't work..... I don't get paid... points go to driver... if you can't drive.. you can't race... no points.. men and women both.. no countdown.. you run off with championship,then you deserve it...everyone else can race for second... REALLY..... this is pointless post and comment... since NONE of this applies to stock and super stock or any other sportsman catergory...

09-20-2024, 11:18 AM	#4
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 472 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Not a complaint, just an observation seeking discussion Awards for everyone, especially the ones that have or bring in more money. The whole championships in sports has all been watered down so far it's meaningless except for the money generated. Between wildcards, provisionals, resets and now substitutions it's all become a joke. We have big money bracket races and even local tracks where drivers can swap cars mid race. As for the pregnancy deal that's pretty, I'll just say surprising. I can't get pregnant but I'm pretty sure of what causes it and for most it's planned.