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Old 12-13-2016, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam Isaacs
I have rarely found a racer who would not like to see qualifying points used at these larger events. There is hardly an argument to be made against it.

We need to continue to get the word out and have organization so organizations like ROAR will take this into consideration.
Well Sam, Add me to that list of rare racers. I DETEST QUAL POINTS systems. I remember a race several years ago, that my gear was top notch, driving better than my usual failure laden practices, and I had the same idiot take me out in two heats while LAPPING him. 4 quals, best of three for points. FTD qualifying would have placed me 6th on the grid based on my best run, qual points left me 11th. Won the B by a full lap+. Qual points reward the upper end of the order, but if you're a good driver with a shot at a good result, who happens to get stuck in crap heat by luck of the draw, more often than not, you're screwed. I say RESORT after every round, FTD format.
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