Change the Way the National Championship ?

[james schaechter]

I would consider some points based on performance like number one through five qualifier points. Maybe it would help accelerate AHFS a little as well.

[Mark Markow]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

I am just wondering a couple of things > The playoffs could be anywhere? and why is it that every major sport has a playoff to decide the champions? And just maybe Racer who does not chase points or travel a lot or may not have the budget could stand the chance of being the Champion? Just how much money does it take to win the championship every year is a question also ? Just maybe a major sponsor could be found to sponsor the playoff race . Also just maybe a racer would not have to travel as much to get into the playoff just stay in his own division?

In my opinion, if you want to be a champion. you need to win or finish well often.
My thoughts are that if you win the playoff race , you did well at 1 race. not a championship.

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Mark Markow

In my opinion, if you want to be a champion. you need to win or finish well often.
My thoughts are that if you win the playoff race , you did well at 1 race. not a championship.

Another question I have in order to win The National championship Do You have to win by spending the most money ??? Or in other words the person who spend the most wins the most all for the Purse of $10,000???

[jmcarter]

I sure like the Jody Lang approach, primarily stays on the I-5 Corridor except for Boise and Vegas, fills his dance card quite nicely and seems to be in National and Division contention every year. So no, you don’t have to travel all that much or spend a fortune to win, but being a great driver always helps! (Brad Burton is another example).

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

I sure like the Jody Lang approach, primarily stays on the I-5 Corridor except for Boise and Vegas, fills his dance card quite nicely and seems to be in National and Division contention every year. So no, you don’t have to travel all that much or spend a fortune to win, but being a great driver always helps! (Brad Burton is another example).

Correct they are good drivers for sure

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Another question I have in order to win The National championship Do You have to win by spending the most money ??? Or in other words the person who spend the most wins the most all for the Purse of $10,000???

It should be noted that Allison got earned all of her points east of Columbus ,Ohio.
That being said, 8 and 6 is still a lot of races for a part-time racer.
If I were King of NHRA, I'd make it 6 and 4 , with two toss outs, total.

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

It should be noted that Allison got earned all of her points east of Columbus ,Ohio.
That being said, 8 and 6 is still a lot of races for a part-time racer.
If I were King of NHRA, I'd make it 6 and 4 , with two toss outs, total.

I like that idea!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by The Hawk

I like that idea!

Of course King Mark would lose a lot of cars in the divisional scam, and would probably be impeached and removed by a coup. ;-)

[jmcarter]

Small price to pay for such a good idea Mark LOL. But seriously I liked your post and if we could get some more positive feedback perhaps our SRAC reps could float it to the competition committee. Or has this been floated before without success?

[Chip THELEGEND Johnson]

IHRA tried that and look where they are now. I didnt like even though I won it 2011.