It's criminal

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Let's run the race first. Then we can go on about RTJ getting screwed. We shouldn't write Davenport the check so soon.

It shouldn't even be a point of discussion. The result doesn't fix it.

[84wedge]

What was wrong with the points championship being the way it was? Why was this new rule put in place at the same time they switch the DTWC to a track only a small handful of people can win at?

[klemmabyna]

It shouldn't even be a point of discussion. The result doesn't fix it.

Thornton is my Lucas champion regardless of who wins this format. The bad part is someone else may get the champion's check.

[Raceready]

[QUOTE=84wedge;2469690]I've noticed since that Bloomquist podcast in comments all around that everyone is starting to say RTJ isn't that great and he must be cheating.[/

[foxfire2dirtracing]

2 things worth noting:
1. Big River Steel wanted this new championship format
2. Only 1 time in Lucas Oul history has the Championship not been determined before the DTWC.

I am not necessarily a fan of the 1 race deal between the top 4 to determine the Champ- but the one time it wasn’t determined before the last race: it was interesting to watch a race within a race. There were 3 drivers who had a mathematical chance and as terrible as Portsmouth 100 lapped are- the show was interesting.
Again- a race within a race.
Lucas Director said if it doesn’t work- they can revert or fine tune. Like posted above -I don’t think they expected anyone would completely dominate like RTJ has.
As for myself I am very much looking forward to the DTWC.

Henry Every- post #25: Very good post and some very good thoughts you posted. Thank you!

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Thornton is my Lucas champion regardless of who wins this format. The bad part is someone else may get the champion's check.

Jeff Gordon has 7 championship by my count too, but nobody cares.

[nikrcos]

The situation with RTJ is truly perplexing, especially considering the massive points lead and tour winnings. The DTWC twist at Eldora adds an element of uncertainty, and if he doesn't emerge victorious, it could leave the Lucas Oil brass with the challenging task of portraying a seemingly inferior car and driver as the pinnacle of the world's greatest LM series. It's akin to a high-stakes gamble at the Black Diamond Casino Mobile Login.

[ImCryn2]

Ricky outperformed the competition all year, he's the champion. Everyone started the year with zero points and he has whooped them. He has earned the point lead he has and if he locks it up with 10 races left, the competition needs to step up. Taking away what he has earned and giving it to others is welfare. No other way to put it.

[SLlDlNG SIDEWAYS]

Is Lucas trying to screw Ricky because bloomer thinks he's cheating even tho they don't know how?

[TS FAN]

It is a show. Never forget that. A SHOW!!!! Add some drama. They all knew the format when they decided to follow the series.

Sports has playoffs to determine the champion for that year. That is the way it is. So complaining is not going to change anything. If the drivers revolt, then it would matter. If they don't then it is what it is.

[TS FAN]

Point fund comparison

2022
Champion $150K, 2nd $75K, 3rd $50K

2023
Champion $200K, 2nd $150K, 3rd $125K, 4th $100K

That's why drivers/teams signed up for the format....Better money overall.

Tire guy, you are right on the mark!!!

[ImCryn2]

Tire guy, you are right on the mark!!!

These guys have a stable of $100,000 race cars and half million dollar haulers...... these point funds are laughable in comparison.

[TS FAN]

They also have sponsors.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

They also have sponsors.

And or family money and or sugar daddy

[foxfire2dirtracing]

My take:
Lucas Oul/Bid River Steel and all the other series sponsors have boosted the points money considerably. Trying to make the season finally at the DTWC more interesting to the fans and teams alike. As I said in a previous post “ A race within a race.”
All 14 teams/drivers who have perfect attendance this year (as of now) knew the format since racing started at Golden Isles and they have chosen to follow the tour all season leading up to the DTWC.

I doubt that any of the complainers on this forum has invested a dime on the points fund or even sponsorship for one of these 14 teams.
Yes RTJ has had a dominant year- hopefully he can capture the points title as well to top it off. If not- he’s still had a great year and he knew the format from the start!
So is it really criminal to try and enhance the excitement of the final race and the DTWC?
My opio ion is no- but I respect everyone’s opio ion as well.