In watching the sportsman show from Pomona, I noticed that Alexis Dejoria was placed in the field as an alternate. Can someone explain to me what the procedure is that allows an alternate in the field. This isn't allowed in the pro classes is it?
Thanks
In watching the sportsman show from Pomona, I noticed that Alexis Dejoria was placed in the field as an alternate. Can someone explain to me what the procedure is that allows an alternate in the field. This isn't allowed in the pro classes is it?
Thanks
Randy,
Alexis was the #17 qualifier and replaced Ken Webster, whose car was destroyed in a qualifying incident, in his #6 qualifying spot in the field. This is normal procedure in the alcohol classes at both National and Divisional races if a qualified competitor is unable to return for the first round of eliminations. If Alexis had chosen not to participate the #18 qualifier would have been asked next and so on. You do not earn points at all as an alternate and, as I understand it, you also do not recieve round money for the first round. I believe if you win first round, as Alexis did, you do recieve round money from that point on. As Pete said, no it is not allowed in the pro classes. Hope that explains it better.
Doug
if a pro makes a run on Friday and is not in the top 12 he is not DQed the run time is just deleted from the system. if he doesn't make a run on Saturday and the field is not full, they are placed back in the system. The rule is you have to make legal attempt at qualifying. For numbers and ladder placement the time of 28.00 is used in the system.