"Regional Championship" Nationals exclusion?

[tom91ita]

In the past (per my recollection), "National" drivers were excluded for "Regional" championships.

Are "majors" drivers now excluded? it seems odd since there is a "regional" path as well as a "Majors" path to the Runoffs. And wouldn't someone qualifying for the runoffs via the "regional" path be a "national" driver?

thoughts?

[Greg Amy]

In the past (per my recollection), "National" drivers were excluded for "Regional" championships.

That has never been the case. You can compete freely among Regional and Majors (nee National) events with any compatible cars/license.

The last time there was any driver exclusions like that was back in the 50s, when "pro" drivers were excluded from "club" events. But that went the way of racing through the streets of Watkins Glen and Elkhart Lake.

There are no more National events and no more National licenses. All drivers are either licensed competitors or are on Novice Permits.

GA

[Racerlinn]

I believe Tom is referencing GLDIV specific division rules. (I think - he's gettin awfully old...)

[Greg Amy]

I believe Tom is referencing GLDIV specific division rules. (I think - he's gettin awfully old...)

Are you saying that GLDIV used to exclude National-licensed drivers from Regional events...? That would be pretty incredible...

[tom91ita]

Yes i was referencing the Great Lakes Regional Championship Series

http://www.greatlakes-scca.org/node/249

National Drivers were not excluded from races but from points for the "Regional" championships.

From the 2012 RCS rules:

Drivers who participate in the current year Runoffs shall not be eligible for Regional Championships. Drivers who earn more than 13 National points within the GLD Pointskeeping shall not be eligible for Regional championships.

looks like references to "National" drivers is gone from this year's RCS.

[tom91ita]

Steve, i may be old but i intend to beat you in ITA this year at the IT Fest!

if i remember to go that is.....