I have not seen any discussion on this option for the 2023 Runoffs. So I am wondering how many people know about it.
2 Cumulative Qualifying Sessions + Qualifying Heat Race (QHR) + Championship Race
Tuesday - Qualifying 1
• Q1 Grid is set based on finishing positon from the Hoosier Super Tour points with the driver with the greatest
number of HST points on pole. The remaining grid positons will be filled by those entering the Runoffs from all
other paths based on Registraton date. (Same as previous years)
• Fastest lap from Q1 sets the grid for Q2
Wednesday, Qualifying 2
•Q2 Grid set by fastest lap from Q1
Thursday, Qualifying Heat Race (QHR)
- • Q1+Q2 = Grid QHR...The fastest lap from Q1 and Q2 are combined (added) to set the grid for the Qualifying Heat Race, with the lowest combined ????me on the pole for each class.
- • The QHR will use the scheduled combined qualifying groups and not single class heat race format (like the Championship race) unless a class is already qualifying alone.
- • Combined class heat races will have a split start.
• The finishing order of the qualifying heat race will set the race grid order
National Championship Race
- • The finishing order of the QHR will set the race grid order.
- • Winner-take-all race – first one to finish wins.
Alternatives:
- Modified Knock-out qualifying format: Q1+Q2 ????mes set grid for QHR; Drivers in positions 1-10 will compete for those positons in Championship Race; drivers in positions 11-20 will compete for those positions in Championship Race; and so on for remaining field.
- Average the qual times across 3 qualifying sessions, no heat races