Possible Idea for the TM Lights

by PackerMan71 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:23 pm

I'll be the first to admit that only 6 races for each driver last year was a little... underwhelming. So, here's a possible way to set the Lights apart and maybe make for a more entertaining points battle.

1. Two divisions: East and West, 42 cars a piece. Each EFR member gets a MAX of 2 cars (maybe 3 depending on their standing in the community and if they have any established drivers) and picks which division they want their car(s) in.

2. 12 race schedule, with the East division competing at tracks on the east coast and the West Division on the west coast, with the first 6 races for both divisions determining who races for the championship. After each division runs six races, the top 21 in both divisions will combine and compete for the TM Lights championship in the final 6 races, while the other 42 cars' seasons are done. (This would make the total number of races 18, same as last year.)

3. (Here's the difference between my idea and the Chase.) Drivers who qualify for the 2nd half of the season keep their point totals from the first 6 races. Bonus points are awarded to the top 10 in each division. Driver with the most points after Decatur is the 2012 TM Lights Champion.

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Well, that's my idea. We could also revert to 2010 when there were just 42 cars running and have a 15-race schedule, or we could keep the three-division format from last season.

So, what do you guys think?

by day500champ1 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:26 pm

I like it. It's like a the All-Star event at Irwindale between the East and West series except it's more than one race.

by navycook75 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:32 pm

I like it...but I think that just so Cooper won't feel overworked, it should be a few members who do a few races.

by f1fan12 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:34 pm

ARLA Format.

by PackerMan71 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:38 pm

f1fan12 wrote:ARLA Format.

We could, but then it would just be a carbon copy of the ARLA Elite Series. My idea is trying to set the series apart from the others.

by Rykia Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:41 pm

navycook75 wrote:I like it...but I think that just so Cooper won't feel overworked, it should be a few members who do a few races.

This. Neat idea, plus it sounds cool to have a rotation of users posting the races. Saying that, I would volunteer (though I can't make videos ATM).

by f1fan12 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:41 pm

PackerMan71 wrote:
f1fan12 wrote:ARLA Format.

We could, but then it would just be a carbon copy of the ARLA Elite Series. My idea is trying to set the series apart from the others.

Then just have 42 cars, one series, its simple, basic and no confusion.

by RyanB06 Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:55 pm

I gotta admit, I like Packer's idea. The quasi-Chase is probably the most interesting part of it.

by PackerMan71 Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:00 pm

RyanB06 wrote:I gotta admit, I like Packer's idea. The quasi-Chase is probably the most interesting part of it.

The difference between my idea and the Chase: the points don't reset. Whatever you earn in your division in the first six races, you take with you to the last six. The top 10 in each division receives bonus points as well, as an attaboy for their performances in the first half of the season.

by gwoodard41 Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:13 pm

What mod would be used anyway? PWF GNS, ASA90, Cup90, or some other one?

by JMac525 Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:47 pm

I like this idea a lot. I also may just be able to help with some videos once school is out.

by day500champ1 Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:53 pm

I would offer my services to run a race. But, I don't know if it would have commentary on it.

by RealRacer4 Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:57 pm

I'm digging Packer's idea. Lets do it.

by PackerMan71 Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:53 pm

Remember, this is just an idea right now. It's ultimately up to Cooper to decide if this is the format we'll use.

by **crl** Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:30 am

I'm for it. I would love to put the CRL spin on the TM Lights.

by Mother of Invention Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:42 am

So this would be like the USAR Hooters Pro Cup then?

by navycook75 Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:06 pm

If this goes through, I'll gladly do a few races...

by gwoodard41 Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:25 pm

Mother of Invention wrote:So this would be like the USAR Hooters Pro Cup then?

When I first read this line, I thought you had it as UNSR, if you had, I would have gladly taken you out back and beaten you with a steel bat.

I have no idea if that series is a good comparison though.

by **Cynon** Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:52 pm

I'm not doing any points resets or any crap like that.

by PackerMan71 Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:09 pm

Cynon wrote:I'm not doing any points resets or any crap like that.

by RealRacer4 Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:21 pm

PackerMan71 wrote:
Cynon wrote:I'm not doing any points resets or any crap like that.

It's his series. The idea was nice while it lasted. I wouldn't bother.

by PackerMan71 Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:50 pm

RealRacer4 wrote:
PackerMan71 wrote:
Cynon wrote:I'm not doing any points resets or any crap like that.

It's his series. The idea was nice while it lasted. I wouldn't bother.

No, I was just wondering what he meant. It isn't a big deal. It was just an idea, after all. Wink

by pennst24 Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:57 pm

Points resets = Chase. Chases are bad.

by PackerMan71 Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:07 pm

pennst24 wrote:Points resets = Chase. Chases are bad.

PackerMan71 wrote:3. (Here's the difference between my idea and the Chase.) Drivers who qualify for the 2nd half of the season keep their point totals from the first 6 races.

by BWard Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:13 pm

Use the current points system that's being used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for all 3 divisions.

by gwoodard41 Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:18 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:Use the current points system that's being used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for all 3 divisions.

No, no, no.

If it involves any kind of 'chase system' it shouldn't be in there.

by BWard Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:21 pm

gwoodard41 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Use the current points system that's being used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for all 3 divisions.

No, no, no.

If it involves any kind of 'chase system' it shouldn't be in there.

Hmmm... Right... i just couldn't think of any other idea from that.

by day500champ1 Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:40 pm

gwoodard41 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Use the current points system that's being used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for all 3 divisions.

No, no, no.

If it involves any kind of 'chase system' it shouldn't be in there.

The Nationwide and Truck currently don't have a "chase system". But, I like the idea of each position being worth one point on the track.

by bartman97 Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:39 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:
gwoodard41 wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:Use the current points system that's being used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for all 3 divisions.

No, no, no.

If it involves any kind of 'chase system' it shouldn't be in there.

Hmmm... Right... i just couldn't think of any other idea from that.

Hopefully you are lying.

by Mother of Invention Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:18 pm

Read the third Paragraph Down. That's almost the perfect idea on how we should run this.

by Rykia Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:44 pm

How about where you finish is the amount of points you get, and the driver with the least at the end of the season is the champion. Negative points for a race would be allowed, if the winner won the pole, lead most laps, etc., therefore deducting points off of your season total.

by gwoodard41 Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:11 pm

Rykia_RKXK wrote:How about where you finish is the amount of points you get, and the driver with the least at the end of the season is the champion. Negative points for a race would be allowed, if the winner won the pole, lead most laps, etc., therefore deducting points off of your season total.

Oh goody, you have to mix Golf Scoring in with Auto Racing? What next, a Professional Golfcart Racing League? Laughing

Hmm... that sounds interesting, but it would penalize drivers who may just have bad luck or are caught up in others' messes, plus I don't like the whole reverse scoring system. Especially if only a specific amount of drivers are front runners and the rest are back markers.

by navycook75 Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:21 pm

gwoodard41 wrote:

What next, a Professional Golfcart Racing League?

That sounds like a good idea!

by flyingturns89 Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:30 pm

navycook75 wrote:
gwoodard41 wrote:

What next, a Professional Golfcart Racing League?

That sounds like a good idea!

That sounds almost as cool as school bus racing!

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