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[badgerpilot]

As much as it pains me, I agree with Blommers.

If your name is on the grid list and you don't make the start then you're a DNS, if you make the grid but not the chequered flag then you're a DNF.

Regarding starts and re-starts then it's CofC that decides if and where you can join the race or not at all.

Best 26 finishes gets my vote with a max of 3 DNFs and as many DNSs as you want.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by badgerpilot

If your name is on the grid list and you don't make the start then you're a DNS, if you make the grid but not the chequered flag then you're a DNF.

Not our call
We race under a ACU permit at each meeting allowed to do so by our ACU licence, therefore we are subject to the ACU rules.
Just have to hope things don't transpire to often and when they do the CofC gets it right

[badgerpilot]

We just gotta go with CofC's call on those matters then.

Can we do a poll to accept or decline 26 from 33 races scores to count with a maximum of 3 DNFs and no limit of DNSs?

I propose it.

Give it 2 weeks so people can cast their vote.

[milesaway]

my brain hurts now

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by milesaway

my brain hurts now

How do you think mine fills after several years of this along with all the other stuff going on that's DD related

[hor5net]

My vote is to not count cadwell 2. And drop 6 from 29 to give the same number races as last year.

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by badgerpilot

Can we do a poll to accept or decline 26 from 33 races scores to count with a maximum of 3 DNFs and no limit of DNSs?

I propose it.

Give it 2 weeks so people can cast their vote.

And what would the other voting options be, as if it's declined then another option will have to go through the same process

All races score just a matter of how many count to a individuals championship total
33 from 33
29 from 33
26 from 33
23 from 33

Drop Cadwell in the Summer as point scoring
29 from 29
26 from 29
23 from 29

Drop either Brands or Mallory as point scoring due to time of year (Ideally Mallory as Paddock facilities are rubbish)
Or Drop Knockhill as point scoring as it costs a lot for many to get there.
30 from 30
27 from 30
24 from 30

Drop Brands and Mallory as point scoring as weather is usually rubbish in March and October)
27 from 27
25 from 27
24 from 27

Also need to sort out who can vote, how do we ensure it's only those that are interested in racing in DD in 2015 and does someone who maybe only does 1 round a year (I can name several from 2014) have the same say as someone that will do 8, 9, 10 or 11 meetings
Often people do whats best for themselves and not whats best for the series and future entrants

[skidlids]

Originally Posted by hor5net

My vote is to not count cadwell 2. And drop 6 from 29 to give the same number races as last year.

If Cadwell 2 is Non Points how will you ensure we have a decent size grid, say a minimum of 25

[skidlids]

And people do realise that it is still a provisional Hottrax calender and subject to change without any prior notice

[badgerpilot]

OK, I see your point and there only seem to be a handful of people interested in voicing an opinion despite myself mentioning it on Facebook as well.

How about I/we start a thread asking for suggestions and let it run for a week?

Each person is allowed 1 suggestion and at the end of the week we do a poll that only people racing in 2015 vote on. I suppose we'll have to go off members honesty as to whether they intend racing next year or not.

I'd just like some clarity on how things are going to be decided next year.