Post by Bruce on Aug 23, 2010 14:37:59 GMT -8
The Sept Fastrack is out and they are asking to change the how does one qualify for the Runoff.
The Board of Directors seeks member input on the following proposal regarding
the National Club Racing program and the National Championship Runoffs. Please
provide input to this proposal through www.crbscca.com/.
Directionally, the Board believes unanimously that, going forward, the National
Championship Runoffs should be an event that showcases the “Best of the Best.” In
reviewing past and current criteria and operations of the event, the Board recognizes
that, while the event continues to provide excellent competition and a worthy platform
to crown Champions, the event has focused on widespread inclusion of late instead
of the “Best of the Best” concept.
With this in mind, the Board proposes the below criteria for Runoffs invitations
beginning with the 2011 season.
Here is the proposal Qualifications for Runoffs
- Must start 4 races/2 in Division
- Must finish 4 races regardless of Division
- Assuming participation levels have been met, a driver has three ways to earn a Runoffs invitation. A driver must meet
at least one of these three criteria to receive an invitation. They are:
1. Drivers finishing in the top three of their Division in their class in the current season.
§ Places far greater importance on the Divisional Championships and local National races
2. Drivers finishing in the top 50% of the Nation-wide point standings in the current season
§ Example: 100 drivers score points in a class in the current season, the top 50 will receive an invitation
§ Rewards drivers that may not have made the top three in their Division but have proven that they are
among the “Best of the Best” by scoring high in the Nation-wide points.
§ This percentage could be adjusted in the future to become more exclusive. This percentage would
be set prior to the beginning of the National racing season and held throughout that season.
3. Drivers scoring enough Nation-wide points that would have placed them in the top 50% of the previous year’s
standings for that class.
§ Example: 100 drivers score points the previous year, with the 50th place driver scoring 35 points. Any
driver scoring 35 points in the current season will receive an invitation.
§ This will give drivers who race early in the year (SE, SW, SP) a defined point level to earn an
invitation since these drivers will not be able to predict that early in the season if their effort would
result in a top-50% finish.
- Classes may have a cap on the number of race starters based on track length.
o Cars may need to qualify in order to take the green flag for the race.
Additionally, the Board proposes to change the Runoffs qualifying minimum from 120% to 115% of the pole time
o Requires a higher standard of performance at the Runoffs
It does not limit amount of races toward point total. This could get expensive. How many participants are needed in each class to qualify as a runoff class?
The Board of Directors seeks member input on the following proposal regarding
the National Club Racing program and the National Championship Runoffs. Please
provide input to this proposal through www.crbscca.com/.
Directionally, the Board believes unanimously that, going forward, the National
Championship Runoffs should be an event that showcases the “Best of the Best.” In
reviewing past and current criteria and operations of the event, the Board recognizes
that, while the event continues to provide excellent competition and a worthy platform
to crown Champions, the event has focused on widespread inclusion of late instead
of the “Best of the Best” concept.
With this in mind, the Board proposes the below criteria for Runoffs invitations
beginning with the 2011 season.
Here is the proposal Qualifications for Runoffs
- Must start 4 races/2 in Division
- Must finish 4 races regardless of Division
- Assuming participation levels have been met, a driver has three ways to earn a Runoffs invitation. A driver must meet
at least one of these three criteria to receive an invitation. They are:
1. Drivers finishing in the top three of their Division in their class in the current season.
§ Places far greater importance on the Divisional Championships and local National races
2. Drivers finishing in the top 50% of the Nation-wide point standings in the current season
§ Example: 100 drivers score points in a class in the current season, the top 50 will receive an invitation
§ Rewards drivers that may not have made the top three in their Division but have proven that they are
among the “Best of the Best” by scoring high in the Nation-wide points.
§ This percentage could be adjusted in the future to become more exclusive. This percentage would
be set prior to the beginning of the National racing season and held throughout that season.
3. Drivers scoring enough Nation-wide points that would have placed them in the top 50% of the previous year’s
standings for that class.
§ Example: 100 drivers score points the previous year, with the 50th place driver scoring 35 points. Any
driver scoring 35 points in the current season will receive an invitation.
§ This will give drivers who race early in the year (SE, SW, SP) a defined point level to earn an
invitation since these drivers will not be able to predict that early in the season if their effort would
result in a top-50% finish.
- Classes may have a cap on the number of race starters based on track length.
o Cars may need to qualify in order to take the green flag for the race.
Additionally, the Board proposes to change the Runoffs qualifying minimum from 120% to 115% of the pole time
o Requires a higher standard of performance at the Runoffs
It does not limit amount of races toward point total. This could get expensive. How many participants are needed in each class to qualify as a runoff class?