Frequently at regional and divisional events, classes are re-arranged in run groups to provide a better distribution and a better/safer experience for the racers.
As I understand it this is currently not an option for Majors races as the run groups are defined by the national office.
I'd like to propose that the Race Director be given some flexibility in moving 1 or 2 classes between run groups to provide both a better and safer race experience.
I propose the BoD and Majors program come up with a pre-define method of moving classes between run groups to improve allocation.
Here's my example:
I attended the SuperTour at ButtonWillow 2/19 to 2/21/2021 and ran in Group 6.
Group 6 Big Bore Open Wheel (FA,FC,FE2,FM,FX,P1,P2) 41 ENTRIES
Class Totals: Formula Atlantic: 3, Formula Continental: 10, FE2: 9, FX: 5, P1: 7, P2: 7
This was truly what is referred to as "alphabet soup". (FX had FM and F4 cars - no F1000)
The other open wheel group:
Group 1 Small Bore Open Wheel (FV,FF,F5) 11 ENTRIES
Class Totals: Formula F: 5, Formula Vee: 6
In Race 1 we had 5 cars that technically finished but DNS Race 2.
In Race 2 we had an additional 6 cars DNF.
That's 11 cars or 25% of the field not finishing both races.
Several racers, anticipating the outcome, petitioned for a change. Move FC and FX to Group 1. Many regional events group that way. That would have put 26 cars in Group 1 and 26 cars in Group 6.
Class participation is obviously geographical.
While I am using the OpenWheel groups as an example, different events will have different grouping problems.
So, dig up the old notes about how these groupings came to be and what the alternative options were considered and consider making them a choice for the Race Director.
Thank you for your consideration.