National Points Structure

DG · 12-02-2024, 09:17 AM

I think its stupid to have national event quota's of 50, 60 or 70 entries. This unnecessarily creates singles during eliminations that can effect the points chase. National events should be 64 or 128 entries to eliminate single runs. At most National events, 5-10% of entries withdraw a few days before the event or no show, so additonal entries should be allowed to fill out the field at 64 or 128.

Larry Hill · 12-02-2024, 10:12 AM

So if NHRA makes the big entry races, Indy, Gators, Keystones, and Vegas limit entry at 140 for 128 car field it should be a no singles race. The same would hold true for the smaller races 64 car field with the 70 car quotas. With the races being a qualified field it will help make the AHFS work a little better.
I added almost 10% to the qualifying fields of 64 and 128 to get the 70 and 140 numbers.
If an alternate gets to race their
points would be counted just as if they qualified.

More ideas anyone?

JP1738 · 12-02-2024, 04:07 PM

All of this makes perfect sense, I have no idea why it isn't already like this.

GUMP · 12-02-2024, 04:12 PM

Why not go to 115 for a seven round win....

12-02-2024, 09:17 AM	#1
DG Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Sierra's Posts: 166 Likes: 467 Liked 469 Times in 99 Posts	Re: National Points Structure I think its stupid to have national event quota's of 50, 60 or 70 entries. This unnecessarily creates singles during eliminations that can effect the points chase. National events should be 64 or 128 entries to eliminate single runs. At most National events, 5-10% of entries withdraw a few days before the event or no show, so additonal entries should be allowed to fill out the field at 64 or 128.

12-02-2024, 10:12 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,667 Likes: 1,959 Liked 10,837 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: National Points Structure So if NHRA makes the big entry races, Indy, Gators, Keystones, and Vegas limit entry at 140 for 128 car field it should be a no singles race. The same would hold true for the smaller races 64 car field with the 70 car quotas. With the races being a qualified field it will help make the AHFS work a little better. I added almost 10% to the qualifying fields of 64 and 128 to get the 70 and 140 numbers. If an alternate gets to race their points would be counted just as if they qualified. More ideas anyone? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-02-2024, 04:07 PM	#3
JP1738 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 589 Likes: 1,728 Liked 1,236 Times in 350 Posts	Re: National Points Structure All of this makes perfect sense, I have no idea why it isn't already like this. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

12-02-2024, 04:12 PM	#4
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,827 Likes: 2,180 Liked 2,359 Times in 557 Posts	Re: National Points Structure Why not go to 115 for a seven round win.... __________________ Daren Poole-Adams NHRA Stock/SS 2007