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nealb129
5/2/2017 2:45am
5/2/2017 2:45am
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5/4/2017 10:22am
Instead of bashing the system and crying about how the system is broke and rider x should be leading the series. Why don't you actually submit a new points system to the AMA?? Seriously, if you have a better system let them hear it?
My suggestion
Fastest Qualifier-1 point
Heat Win - 1 Point
Win-10 points
2nd- 5 points
3rd- 2 points
4th and back - 0 points
My suggestion
Fastest Qualifier-1 point
Heat Win - 1 Point
Win-10 points
2nd- 5 points
3rd- 2 points
4th and back - 0 points
What you propose would result in a championship done way before the end, not many promotors would sign up for an empty stadium.
Just thinking out loud...
The Shop
Points is dumb and not exactly accurate for what is trying to be determined.
Dunge has had his fair share, he lost 2 titles to RV because of stupid issues like:
1. Running out of fuel
2. Chain falling off twice
3. Bike not starting and showing up to the line
4. None of these self inflicted because he crashed
Nobody complained, it happened.
Pit Row
Surely you understand that?
I understand why people may feel like Tomac deserves to win the title, he's put in an incredible run of results and performances through the middle of the season, and you have to give him credit for that. But at the same time, you also have to acknowledge that he has had 4 races that were absolute disasters. People keep trying to come up with new rules that means the person who wins the most races wins the title, but that should happen anyway. If you've got 9 wins to your nearest rivals 3, then you're going to have to mess up pretty bad somewhere to throw that away, and that's what Tomac has done, and what Dungey never does. The person who gets the most points over all the races is the champion, what could be fairer than that?
This is one of the dumbest topics to discuss. Every rider goes into the every season knowing what is required to win the championship. They all understand the points structure and have to strategize and execute a plan to maximize their opportunity at winning the overall with whatever point system is in place. Stop complaining about the point structure or other bs (like if someone does or does not deserve a title), it is futile. The teams are aware of the requirements before round 1 gate drop. Stop whining about it.
The current system can be likened to a long term investment plan where as the other tossed around ideas are similar to short lived thrills.
But really, the system works pretty well as is. I think dropping a race isn't a bad idea. Yes, this year is very close right now, but other years a mechanical from a contender has led to big gaps and early clinching. OTOH, it sort of rewards inconsistency, and I don't know if thats a good thing. If a race could be dropped, then I would argue the gap between first and second points should be tightened as well, since that is what has allowed Tomac to catch up this year, and Villopoto to Milsaps for example.
Getting lappers out of the way however...
Tomacs run was impressive but nothing on this stat. Anyone that rides/races can appreciate what it must take to put together a run like that, titles more than deserved.
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