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The FFRL "Chase for the Cup" is a playoff type format used in
both the Magnum and Sportsman Cup Series, both our main Cup
features. For the first 23 (based on 2012 schedule) events in
both Cup Divisions, drivers compete in overall points to become
eligible for the Chase feature. Those who don't make the point
spread, enter a playoff format known as the "OOC" (Out of Chase)
competition. Guaranteeing competition throughout the season
regardless of your experience level. We believe that the
Chase playoff format shouldn't be just based on the amount of
wins a driver accumilates over the season, but his/her
performance throughout. Instead of bonus points being
awarded for just wins, points are awarded for their top 5
positions and thus added to their 3000 point reset.
The entries into the 'Chase' is based on the amount of active
drivers three quarters into the regular season with a minimum of
the top five in points guaranteeing entry. The amount will
be determined after the Daytona Night race in the Magnum Cup and
after the Chicagoland race in the Sportsman Cup. See table
below:
| # of active
drivers |
# of Chase
entries |
| 1-20 |
5 |
| 21-24 |
6 |
| 25-28 |
7 |
| 29-32 |
8 |
| 33-36 |
9 |
| 37-42 |
10 |
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In each of the two series, the winner of the "Chase for the Cup"
is crowned Cup Champion of that series. Along with your Cup
Champion, 2nd place in the "Chase" format is also recognized.
And finally, for those who did not enter the Chase, 1st place
for "Outside the Chase". All three winner will be recognized at
the awards ceremony at season end.
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| CHASE FOR THE CUP - BONUS POINT DEFINITION |
Bonus points are based on a drivers overall
performance throughout the season up to the first race of the
Chase. This format was first used in the 2011 season and
provided a very competitive Chase competition in both Magnum and
Sportsman Cup divisions. Drivers in the Chase will have
all their points reset to the amount of 3000. Additional
points are added based on the following table:
| finishing
position |
bonus pts
awarded |
| 1st |
4 pts |
| 2nd |
3 pts |
| 3rd |
2 pts |
| 4th |
1 pt |
| 5th |
1 pt |
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| CHASE FOR THE CUP - "OOC" (Out of Chase) DEFINITION |
The "OOC" is a competition for the
Championship for drivers outside the Chase. These drivers
are not to be confused with being crowned the "Cup Champion" but
to be titled with "OOC" Winner. Like the top 2 positions
in the "Chase for the Cup", the winner of the "OOC" is also
crowned and recognized with awards at season end.
The "OOC" is based off of the point spread of those drivers
entering the 'Chase for the Cup'. In other words, before
the points reset, if 1st position in the Chase and the last
position in the Chase has a points difference of 350 points,
those outside the Chase within that point difference will also
have their points reset to 2000 PLUS bonus points awarded.
This will give the series TWO Championships
being run at once and will bring the competition evern closer.
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updated February 2012 |
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