Clarification on moving to Expert status

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

They keep track of points for the sportsman classes as well. Would be nice if they followed their own rule book instead of pulling a NASCAR throughout the year. If they want to change a rule (other than a safety rule that NEEDS to be in place ASAP), do it after the season, not in the middle. Just some consistancy would be nice.

[EX#996]

Rob:

Sportsman points have not been included in the overall or in the criteria to move to expert status.  How do you think Craig Schock got to stay amateur for all these years?

Dawn   ;D

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

Then they should put that into the book then. ;D



Actually I think Craig paid CCS to keep him amatuer. ;D ;D ;D

[MightyDuc Racing]

Florida region counts Supertwins towards overall too.

[TiffineyIngram]

Let's shed some light on this mystery:

My first basis to bump people to expert (at the end of each season) is the standard Overall Amateur points and the top 5 finishers at Daytona ROC.  As most of you know, if you are not ready to become an expert, you send a petition to me with your license application and from there I use the following criteria to review your petition:
How long you have been racing
Your performance index
Where you've placed in your races compared to how many people are in the race
How your last season went
Your progress in finishes

So you see, the 500 points is mearly a jumping off point--it isn't set in stone (although the ROC finishes and being expert in another series rules ARE set in stone).  More often than not, the right decision is made for the rider.  If you have questions, please call me or email me.