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Post by sleeper on Nov 9, 2006 10:32:04 GMT -5
As has been stated in previous posts, there are some interesting matchups coming up this Sunday that could very well decide who takes home the season title. I figured I would consolidate them in one thread to highlight them. Only classes where entrants have run a minimum of four events up to this point are included, you need at least five to qualify for a season trophy.
Oh, and feel free to start talking smack if necessary. ;D
Super Stock (SS)
John McGrath is leading Justin Miklas in a battle of the SS Corvettes by 8 points. As of this post neither has pre-registered, but if Miklas runs and McGrath is a no show the title will go to Justin.
C Stock (CS)
John Freeman in his '04 Mazdaspeed Miata has a 5 point advantage going into the last event over Richard Raley in his '01 Toyota MR2 Spyder.
H Stock (HS)
Brian Guinn and his '03 Mazda Protege will look to overcome a 2 point deficit to the '90 Honda CRX piloted by Jeff Raley.
C Street Prepared (CSP)
Willie Stock, driving a '91 Miata is currently the points leader in CSP by a mere 2 points, with Jeremy Cox, also in a '91 Miata in second place. This should be an interesting battle to the end.
E Prepared (EP)
Nothing like a classic father/son matchup to bring out some health competition. The Fierce Fiesta has definitely made a splash in CCR this year, and the battle between Shane and Colin Findlan will go down to the wire. The younger Colin leads his dad by 3 points, and with two other entrants already pre-registered, it should be an interesting Sunday.
Street Touring 2 (STS2)
All season this has been a very intriguing 3 way race between John "Mr. Grumpy" Byrd, Rich "Master Tech" Little, and Mike "You like my slippers?" Casino. Unfortunately due to a relocation, Mike had to miss two crucial events putting him out of contention for the title at 3rd place. John piloting his famous '96 BMW "Bring it on Miatas" Z3 will battle against Rich's '94 Miata for the season title. This is definitely one not to miss folks.
Street Touring X (STX)
Mike Winn and his '02 WRX leads Steven Kornhaus, also in an '02 WRX, by 8 points. It would take a no show by Mike and a 1st place by Steven for anything to change at this point.
Pro
I saved the best for last guys. The only class where the current season points are DEAD EVEN. In one corner, we have Steven Rankins, our current and outgoing Solo Chair who has the appreciation and gratitude of all participants, piloting his vaunted '06 WRX STi. In the other corner, we have the "Swedish Chef" Per Ezelius, driving his '05 Mini Cooper S. This title could go to either driver, and is definitely the spotlight competition of our Points Finale. May the best driver win!
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Post by caSSino on Nov 9, 2006 11:16:59 GMT -5
I could still manage second in STS2 if Rich finishes 5th or worse and I come in first.
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Post by bogner47 on Nov 9, 2006 11:27:17 GMT -5
I have no hope whatsoever. Darn that Clark Doggett, darn him to heck. Oh, and I guess the other 7 people in front of me...... but mostly Clark!
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Post by MattP on Nov 9, 2006 11:36:27 GMT -5
What is the points system CCR uses? I can't find it on the website or forums.
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Post by lagunamiata on Nov 9, 2006 12:08:50 GMT -5
I have no hope whatsoever. Darn that Clark Doggett, darn him to heck. Oh, and I guess the other 7 people in front of me...... but mostly Clark! That and only running a few events... As Mikey found out, you have to make all the events. |
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Post by lagunamiata on Nov 9, 2006 12:10:35 GMT -5
What is the points system CCR uses? I can't find it on the website or forums. From what I read on Steve's listing the points fall like this: 1st - 9 2nd - 6 3rd - 4 4th - 3 5th - 2 6ht - 1 |
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Post by MattP on Nov 9, 2006 12:25:57 GMT -5
Rich or JB, either of you mind me running in STS2 on Sunday? I don't want to mess up your point race by finishing first.
What's the tie breaker if point total is equal?
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Post by bogner47 on Nov 9, 2006 13:19:20 GMT -5
That and only running a few events... As Mikey found out, you have to make all the events. Well, I think even more than showing up I actually need to learn how to drive.... Some sways, a seat, and hopefully some headers over the winter should help too......on top of the timing belt this is going to be an expensive winter! |
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Post by jbyrd on Nov 9, 2006 13:19:36 GMT -5
Matt, I certainly don't mind, and we've already got some pretty formidable competition signed up......Nello fresh from his near upset at NTI, Justin M who has been flyin' lately, and somebody in a Miata I don't even know.
Truthfully, more people could work either for me or against me.
If Rich wins and I finish second, we're tied. By my account as I remember the tie-breakers, that would give the edge to Rich based on his having more 3rd place finishes. If Rich finishes 2nd and I finish 4th (which I have done in 3 of the last 4 events), again we are tied with the advantage going to Rich.
So from one perspective, it would help me if Rich didn't win, but the more cars we have competing could increase the chances for me to finish more than one spot back from him.
With that said, I always say the more the merrier....and STS2 is certainly going to attract quite a bit of attention and competition next year. Stuart is co-driving with me, but he will run PRO class.
But in the final analysis, which ever one of us wins will have to beat the other. We've been here all year; it's been fun; and each of us knows what he has to do to win the Championship.
I really want to win, but if Rich pulls it out I will be very happy for him and proud of him. He's come such a long way from last year, and I really make no pretenses about not having my hands full......be it in a field of 2 cars or 20.
Just remember Florence....when I was working on 8-in-a-row.....how did I respond to the increased effort to stop me? I responded by bringing in more competition....not by discouraging it. I think it always means more to win when there's a lot of competition. Still though, it would be fine with me if it were simply head-to-head.
By me.....you're welcome to come.
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Post by damnyankee on Nov 9, 2006 15:21:02 GMT -5
WOW!! ALl that said in ONE post?   I'm proud of you JB!!! ;D |
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Post by markt on Nov 9, 2006 15:55:04 GMT -5
That and only running a few events... As Mikey found out, you have to make all the events. Well, I think even more than showing up I actually need to learn how to drive.... Some sways, a seat, and hopefully some headers over the winter should help too......on top of the timing belt this is going to be an expensive winter! Parts are fine and needed but, there's no substitute for seat time. Jeremy Cox drove my car at the 24hrs and just about beat me in his 2 runs...I've only been driving for 3 full seasons(and changing classes to boot), he's driven for over a decade and it shows. Also, it's much more difficult to learn to drive without doing events. IMHO, you can learn to drive better on the street from AutoX, you can't learn to AutoX driving on the street(I'm sure that will get a rise out of some). See you @ Knights. Mark CSP111 |
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Post by prancingdawg on Nov 9, 2006 16:02:08 GMT -5
I'm gonna let the air outta Freeman's tires next season...
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Post by crash477 on Nov 9, 2006 21:05:22 GMT -5
Street Touring X (STX)Mike Winn and his '02 WRX leads Steven Kornhaus, also in an '02 WRX, by 8 points. It would take a no show by Mike and a 1st place by Steven for anything to change at this point. Thats what I am waiting on Sunday. I am currently registered in STU for Sunday.. |
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Post by crash477 on Nov 9, 2006 21:07:53 GMT -5
I have a great idea. Would someone print the point standings and bring them to the event sunday? If we had a copy in the timing trailer, the announcer could have some better commentary!
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Post by lagunamiata on Nov 9, 2006 21:22:27 GMT -5
Rich or JB, either of you mind me running in STS2 on Sunday? I don't want to mess up your point race by finishing first. What's the tie breaker if point total is equal? As long as you don't win, I don't mind! ;D Tell ya what, I'll finish first, you 2nd, Mikey 3rd, JB 4th... How about that? It's going to be a close battle... JB and I were less than a 10th apart at NTI... Hey, if you show up and win, that's racing... come on out... |
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Post by lagunamiata on Nov 9, 2006 21:25:13 GMT -5
I really want to win, but if Rich pulls it out I will be very happy for him and proud of him. He's come such a long way from last year, and I really make no pretenses about not having my hands full......be it in a field of 2 cars or 20. Aww.... ya make me blush... |
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Post by MattP on Nov 9, 2006 23:03:54 GMT -5
Rich or JB, either of you mind me running in STS2 on Sunday? I don't want to mess up your point race by finishing first. What's the tie breaker if point total is equal? As long as you don't win, I don't mind! ;D Tell ya what, I'll finish first, you 2nd, Mikey 3rd, JB 4th... How about that? It's going to be a close battle... JB and I were less than a 10th apart at NTI... Hey, if you show up and win, that's racing... come on out... Just let me know how many cones I'll need to hit after the finish to split your and JB's times, it'll be $50 a cone. |
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Post by damnyankee on Nov 9, 2006 23:15:43 GMT -5
LOL...you're gonna try to get $50 outta JB? ? ;D |
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Post by damnyankee on Nov 9, 2006 23:17:05 GMT -5
Looks like Clark is gonna get Novice class. Dang!! I hate it that I had to miss 2 events!!!
Oh well, I woulda got him if I had been there!!! ;D
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Post by MattP on Nov 9, 2006 23:40:25 GMT -5
Just let me know how many cones I'll need to hit after the finish to split your and JB's times, it'll be $50 a cone. Little c-oc=ky there aren't we? Maybe a bit. I may not even be running in STS2! |
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Post by sleeper on Nov 10, 2006 9:16:28 GMT -5
I have a great idea. Would someone print the point standings and bring them to the event sunday? If we had a copy in the timing trailer, the announcer could have some better commentary! I'll bring 2 copies... |
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Post by Warp3 on Nov 10, 2006 12:33:07 GMT -5
Street Mod's victory is locked up for the season (to Jamie in the supercharged Civic...congrats Jamie), but I still may need to defend my 2nd place in SM using a D-stock car with all-seasons...LOL  |
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Post by MrsVlad on Nov 10, 2006 17:44:36 GMT -5
Oh Yea, I'll get a 2nd. woot.. woot..
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Post by pleiades on Nov 10, 2006 17:48:15 GMT -5
STI? Who said I'll be in an STI? The miata is 1/2 way to a new clutch! - Anybody got some r's or good streets I can borrow for the miata this weekend? |
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Post by sleeper on Nov 10, 2006 19:40:08 GMT -5
STI? Who said I'll be in an STI? The miata is 1/2 way to a new clutch! - Anybody got some r's or good streets I can borrow for the miata this weekend? Well, if you pre-registered maybe we would have known that  |
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Post by rayray69 on Nov 10, 2006 21:15:31 GMT -5
Re: Season Titles up for Grabs: POINTS FINALE
« Reply #10 on Yesterday at 3:55pm »
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Yesterday at 1:19pm, bogner47 wrote:
Yesterday at 12:08pm, lagunamiata wrote:That and only running a few events... As Mikey found out, you have to make all the events.
Well, I think even more than showing up I actually need to learn how to drive....
Some sways, a seat, and hopefully some headers over the winter should help too......on top of the timing belt this is going to be an expensive winter!
Parts are fine and needed but, there's no substitute for seat time. Jeremy Cox drove my car at the 24hrs and just about beat me in his 2 runs...I've only been driving for 3 full seasons(and changing classes to boot), he's driven for over a decade and it shows. Also, it's much more difficult to learn to drive without doing events. IMHO, you can learn to drive better on the street from AutoX, you can't learn to AutoX driving on the street(I'm sure that will get a rise out of some).
See you @ Knights.
Ditto. Seat time is very important and I may have just enough to edge you out, Mark. LOL ;D
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Post by prancingdawg on Nov 10, 2006 22:19:08 GMT -5
STI? Who said I'll be in an STI? The miata is 1/2 way to a new clutch! - Anybody got some r's or good streets I can borrow for the miata this weekend? I musta missed sumpn. You lost enuff weight to fit in a yada? |
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Post by markt on Nov 11, 2006 17:42:21 GMT -5
STI? Who said I'll be in an STI? The miata is 1/2 way to a new clutch! - Anybody got some r's or good streets I can borrow for the miata this weekend? I musta missed sumpn. You lost enuff weight to fit in a yada? He's found the joy in Miata, uptown top down cruise 'round, zownds! Pleides in STS2...little neck byrd feathers supped in the casino...'07 could be innerstin'...I hope he can't pslle csp...Guiness!!, Guiness!!! me loves ye........ |
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Post by caSSino on Nov 11, 2006 18:22:55 GMT -5
Wont have to worry about me as I will either be in CP or F125 next year.
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Post by soloracer on Nov 11, 2006 18:36:08 GMT -5
Wont have to worry about me as I will either be in CP or F125 next year. Go C/P, Ken And I will kick your c ......A$$...... ino all over the auto-x course in C/p. ;D ;D ;D ;D I'm just worried over my co-driver,lol |
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