JustaFan Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I know it was discussed in SAS but has a decision been made concerning TSRS running heat races or qualifying to determine the feature line up? Inquiring minds want to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp17 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 It would appear that qualifying will be the format fromt his point forward. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaFan Posted May 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Thanks JP. How do you feel about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp17 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 I'd much rather qualify than run heat races. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerboy2002 Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 IF U RUN HEATS U TAKE THE CHANCE OF WRECKING AND LOCAL RACING IS FOR THE FANS AND THE PEOPLE IN THE STANDS WANT TO SEE THE WHOLE FIELD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerjim2 Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Maybe qualifythe top 20 and let the rest race to fill out the field,it would give them an extra practice to dial in their cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp17 Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 I'd be cool with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTONLM04 Posted May 28, 2003 Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 Given the TSRS longer races we are putting a lot of laps on our stuff and the heat races only add to those laps. Plus, for some reason the heats always seem to be tough on equipment. Maybe because you've got 6 to 8 cars trying to take the win in a 8 lap shootout. That said, I prefer to qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaFan Posted May 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2003 I understand what you are saying. I like the heat races. You get to see more racing and some crazy driving. How many laps do you put on your "stuff" before you have to rebuild it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp17 Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 I can't speak for any of the other guys but for us 1000 laps and the motor comes out. Transmissions last about as long. Springs seem to have about a 6-8 race life and shocks make it about half the season. No doubt about it, watching qualifying can be boring to all but the most die-hard fan. HLM04 brings up a good point but I'd say that there's another reason equally as important. We've yet to tear up a race car qualifying. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaFan Posted May 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Thanks again JP. Do you use the same engine every week? Since you won a race this year are your expenses covered for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp17 Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 We only have one engine so yes. The TSRS purse structure is fantastic, especially for a new series. As with most series though, it costs more to put the car on the track than you can possibly win. Not a complaint, that's just Saturday night racing. A TSRS win comes alot closer to covering our "nut" than any other series or weekly show that I've participated in though. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaFan Posted May 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Why do you race if you can't make enough to cover the expenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Because alot of people are not in it for the money. Kind of like fishing. Costs a TON to go fishing all the time and you can't really get your money back...unless your a guide or a pro. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaFan Posted June 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 That being the case, why would you not want to race as much as possible? I mean, you are already at the track, why not have a heat race instead of qualifying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp17 Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 Following Jason's fishing example that would be a logical question. Unlike virtually every other aspect of short track racing, heat race starting positions are awarded, not earned. Typically the slower cars are given starting positions in the front for no reason other than that they are slower. Some reason that it makes for a better show although I'm not sure I'd agree. Starting at the rear of a heat race puts the car at significant risk to serious damage before the event even starts. Regardless of how fast your car is, at tracks that are difficult to pass on, like THR, the chances are good you will tear something up trying to pass 8-10 cars in 10-12 laps Our goal is to win the TSRS points championship this year. With only 11 events scheduled every race is critical. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy T Posted June 3, 2003 Report Share Posted June 3, 2003 The TSRS Series will have time trials the remainder of the series. The role of the dice at opening ceremonies will determine how many cars to invert. It makes it exciting for everyone! Well, at least I think so.... Stacy Tiemann Director of Scoring - TSRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaFan Posted June 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2003 I understand what y'all are saying. When will the next pit stop competition take place? That was pretty cool. I thought the SA track was good because it had a scoring tower for the qualifying. It does seem that passing is very hard at THR. I might be wrong but I think the first four cars ran in the same position all race long. Starting on the pole is an obvious advantage there. What about a mandatory green flag stop for everybody to shake things up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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