Zak
Nitro Member
OK, here's a rumor I heard from a reliable source. A very, very reliable source. No wait.... it was just me BSing with some guys... So I guess I am the source... and not so reliable at that...
LAST MAN STANDING -
If you follow IHRA you know they award 5 points to the quickest ET (that wins the race the 'round') during Friday and Saturday qualifying.
So, a single driver has a chance to make 10 additional points by being the Last Man on Friday and Saturday. As an example - Scotty Cannon, Jr. has been kicking a$$ to the tune of something like 10 of the possible 15 possible awards.
So, needless to say, some drivers like it - some don't - some could care less and who knows if the fans can even follow what's going on...
I for one - kind of like it - I would like it better if it were tweaked.
I would like to see each pair of racers have a chance at the 5 points. So, if I'm racing you on Friday night - we're next to each other in points. If I can beat you to the stripe I just picked up 5 points on you... that will make that qualifying round a little more edgy than just one guy with a killer night time set up winning the 5 points.
Maybe give the low ET of the round another couple of points or something.
Your thoughts?
LAST MAN STANDING -
If you follow IHRA you know they award 5 points to the quickest ET (that wins the race the 'round') during Friday and Saturday qualifying.
So, a single driver has a chance to make 10 additional points by being the Last Man on Friday and Saturday. As an example - Scotty Cannon, Jr. has been kicking a$$ to the tune of something like 10 of the possible 15 possible awards.
So, needless to say, some drivers like it - some don't - some could care less and who knows if the fans can even follow what's going on...
I for one - kind of like it - I would like it better if it were tweaked.
I would like to see each pair of racers have a chance at the 5 points. So, if I'm racing you on Friday night - we're next to each other in points. If I can beat you to the stripe I just picked up 5 points on you... that will make that qualifying round a little more edgy than just one guy with a killer night time set up winning the 5 points.
Maybe give the low ET of the round another couple of points or something.
Your thoughts?