OPA points system
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OPA points system
There I was thinking again and now that this years points are done I want to throw this out there. My idea would be to award points to the teams based on how many boats they raced against and beat. The system we have now is OK for one class but does not tell the true story of the high points leader of the year. In my opinion if there are only 2-4 boats in a class all year and you show up to most of the races you will be high points champ. On the other hand the guys in P5 and P4 race an average of 8-10 boats all year which makes it much harder to achieve points.
I'm not knocking anyone for there accomplishments in the past just looking to the future.
Any thoughts guys?
MD
I'm not knocking anyone for there accomplishments in the past just looking to the future.
Any thoughts guys?
MD
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Re: OPA points system
Since you get one point for each boat you beat on top of the 100 points for winning, the more boats in your class, the more points you get.
Beat 2 boats (that would be three boats in the class) and get 102 points. Beat 9 other boats (10 total) and you get 109 points.
You still nee to attend all the races to even have a shot at the title.
Beat 2 boats (that would be three boats in the class) and get 102 points. Beat 9 other boats (10 total) and you get 109 points.
You still nee to attend all the races to even have a shot at the title.
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Mad-Dog, I don't get the question? Maybe I'm not reading it right!
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I need to go back and reread the points rules. I was thinking they were the same as OSS. My fault sorry guys.
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Hi guys,
I get where MD was going but as you said there is a point reward for competing against more boats. I have a suggestion that has to do with starting, breaking and finishing.
A base line point award for just showing up (sometimes we can break something testing or such and not be able to race), a per lap finished point award, this can be helpful in 2 ways you get points for being prepared to finish and it keeps racers from dumping out if they are in a guarenteed spot to place. We had a great season, learned a lot and met a lot of great people.
Thanx,
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I get where MD was going but as you said there is a point reward for competing against more boats. I have a suggestion that has to do with starting, breaking and finishing.
A base line point award for just showing up (sometimes we can break something testing or such and not be able to race), a per lap finished point award, this can be helpful in 2 ways you get points for being prepared to finish and it keeps racers from dumping out if they are in a guarenteed spot to place. We had a great season, learned a lot and met a lot of great people.
Thanx,
Louie
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In Cambridge on Sunday I knew all I had to do was make a joy ride but did not and broke out so Enter the joker for high points.We did not want to do that as I don't fell that is racing. But had a great battle with Ouragious anyway. Sorry guys don't look like we are makin Destin work and family prevail.
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Originally Posted by Donzilla
In Cambridge on Sunday I knew all I had to do was make a joy ride but did not and broke out so Enter the joker for high points.We did not want to do that as I don't fell that is racing. But had a great battle with Ouragious anyway. Sorry guys don't look like we are makin Destin work and family prevail.
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