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06-01-2020, 07:21 PM | #1 |
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Seattle Divisional
Not wanting to stir the pot but how do we run a divisional race when a significant portion of our Div 6 racers are from Canada and are not currently allowed to cross the border? Doesn't that skew the points in favor of the US racers a bit? Don't get me wrong, I want to race but how can this be fair?
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Re: Seattle Divisional
Its kind of the same here in D1, the first two races are at New England Dragway and Leb Valley which are two heavily contested events for the Canadians. I think that's the reason they did the 5 Divisional Races out of 7 can be others besides your home division.
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06-01-2020, 09:43 PM | #3 |
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Jim, it’s my understanding there is no guarantee the border will open on June 21st. If it does open running this race might look like a bad idea. Let’s say like some predict that it doesn’t open before the double at Mission in Sept. Then it might look like it was the right decision. It’s a tough call either way. The Woodburn date says TBD at this point so who knows?
With our weather window up here being at about 4 months starting this month I believe it’s reached the canceling races stage with not enough available weekends left. I feel Mission’s race is pushing the limits of a potential weather setback being rescheduled in mid September as it is. That’s a third of our races right there. I’ve been there for a few ET Finals in early Sept that were more than sketchy in completing. With one not finishing until Wednesday! Add a double to the mix and all we can do is cross our fingers. No matter what happens it’s a season that’s going to have an asterisk next to it. Jim what do you think is the best play if you had a say so? |
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My vote would be forget the points for the entire season. Run whatever races are available as Natl Opens, NHRA rules including heads up runs, chance to set records and accumulate grade points. As things now stand, who would feel good about winning the Divisional championship with at least a third of our racers not having a fair chance?
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Everyone looking forward to a WET weekend?????
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Everyone looking forward to a WET weekend?????
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Re: Seattle Divisional
I have been to the Divisional at Seattle for the past few years and loved every minute. With no spectators being allowed and the weather not looking favorable I guess I will find other things to do.
If, by chance, the race does happen good luck to all my friends that are there. I hope to see you at a race very soon. Maybe the National Open at Bremerton?? It is to be run the week after Seattle.
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