Originally Posted by chathamracefan:
I agree with your post. I know this event is it's own animal, but that may be the best thing about the Chili Bowl. The double mains for each letter of the alphabet give a guy a reasonable chance to keep moving forward. Instead of having 1 24 car D main, they split it into 2 & start 12 or so in each. Gives a guy a chance to race his way in.
At some of the big late model shows, you will see a 20 car B main for 12 laps for 2 spots. Anyone past 10th or so might as well not bother.
I understand your point, But the accumulated point system by running heats and qualifiers is confusing to even long time race fans unless your scoring and have the formula they use. The USAC and other format is simple. Top four, YOUR IN. Top Three in my case in large count format. YOUR IN. Often the best race within the heat is for that transfer spot.
As for your LM comment, The only World One Hundred I went to had a 42 car D main. It was insane the amount of cars on the track. All for six transfers to the C which started 26. Vern Lefevers was running seventh in that race, Pulled along side the six place runner and that guy put him in the wall to keep his spot.