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I understand your point but I don’t know if it really matters. The goal for any B bracket competitor is to get into the A bracket races. The B bracket can have as many or as few as long as it give credit to those that are trying hard to compete, whether in their bracket or with some of the more experienced A bracket racers. This would give them time to compete and be recognized for their accomplishments. I know its not a perfect system but I can’t think of anything else to help the new racer enjoy their time racing with the club.
Marty
The number of racers will not matter as the points will be awarded just like they are now only you could have a B bracket racer finishing ahead of an A bracket racer. The points still only go to 8th place with all racers competing for their share of the points.
Example race results:
1st – Ary – A bracket – 10 points
2nd –Roy – A bracket – 8 points
3rd – New guy – B bracket – 6 points
4th – Shawn – A bracket – 5 points
5th – New guy – B bracket – 4 points
6th – Jim – A bracket – 3 points
7th – New guy – B bracket – 2 points
8th – Russell – A bracket – 1 point
9th – Marty – A bracket – 0 points
Current Points System
- 1st 10 points
- 2nd 8 points
- 3rd 6 points
- 4th 5 points
- 5th 4 points
- 6th 3 points
- 7th 2 points
- 8th 1 point
Marty
Honestly? I would spend the $5 to buy the pie at HEB and spend the time preparing your cars for the 2012 Q1 races. But that is just me.
Marty
Everyone, no matter is you are in the A bracket or B bracket, would win points from the same pool of points at every race. The clerk of the course would determine if a member was qualified to move from the B bracket to the A bracket. Having just one good race is not enough to move up. We could maybe use the same concept as real racing does – if you are a certain percentage outside of the winner’s times you would be placed in the B bracket. This would be reviewed on a quarterly basis to line up with our race series.
Marty
I will be bringing some Smokey Denmark smoked meats and some Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale to wash it down with.
I can’t wait!
Marty
There was no mention of AMLS. The focus for 2012 to 2015 will be the World Endurance Championship. Having said that, two of those races are also part of the 2012 ALMS series – Sebring and Petit LeMans. I can’t imagine Toyota having their new car ready for Sebring in March. Heck, I can’t even see them having it ready for LeMans in 2012.
Marty
I am sure the wheel size on any new Slot It LMP’s will be the same as the Lola when it comes out. I have not heard any specifics on it yet.
Marty
As Austin Powers says “Yea Baby!” Lets do it. Megane’s would be great to run. From what I read it sounds like they are narrower than the Porsches. Could make for some great racing! I would prefer to run these over the Sloting Plus cars but would enjoy either.
F1 – How many more races do we have?
Marty
Red Bull announced early today that they are not doing a public show car event in Austin this week.
“Due to feasibility, a formal Formula One show car demonstration that is open to the public will not be executed this week,” Red Bull said in a statement. “However, in an effort to bring fans up-close and personal to Formula One, the Red Bull Racing show car will be on display in front of the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum this Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.”
I like that you will run this time. I could prep the cars and you could run. I have already prepared mine and would love to do these.
Marty
The other option is to go with some Slot It GT40’s in different colors. They are fun to drive and look great. They might be easier to re-sell as everyone already has a ton of Slot It parts. Just a thought.
Marty
