NESPL 2010 Rules discussion

[SPL Blazer]

If an Amateur competes in more than 10 competitions regardless of the organization they will have to move up to the Stock classes the following season. As an example, If someone were to compete for a few years in dB Drags and competed in 25+ shows, then comes to NESPL as an Amateur that would be totally unfair to the real Amateurs.

Setting a limit on the number shows is to keep those that are gaining experience and getting louder and louder from staying back in the Amateur classes and taking home a trophy that should really be going to an actual Amateur. An Amateur being on a team makes no difference to the rules, they will be applied to everyone equally.

[SPL Blazer]

I added one more thing this morning. "A competitor may only compete in a class for which his/her system fits". Meaning that someone from Stock 2 can't jump up to Super Stock 1 because there is less competition in that class. We haven't had any issues with this yet, but it's better to close the loophole now rather then later on.

[Mr. Slate]

I added one more thing this morning. "A competitor may only compete in a class for which his/her system fits". Meaning that someone from Stock 2 can't jump up to Super Stock 1 because there is less competition in that class. We haven't had any issues with this yet, but it's better to close the loophole now rather then later on.

Or jump out of their class because someone louder showed up unexpectedly that day. I know a team we could name this rule after.

[splbenz]

1 year only no need to be in them 2 years thats why they have stock classes this is for new people not to let people drop down into the class just to win this is what cause most of the problems with not getting new people into the sport they feel like they cant win so they never come back we need to give them a place where they can win right from the start this is what makes people hooked lol.

ya a trophy deff makes people come back it did for me! but the one year isnt the best idea a few people started late in the season( 5 or less shows) and dont have the means to compete in higher classes i like the 10 show rule in one year two year max once u relize what loud is ull end up moving urself out of the am classes and away from mainstream brands

what is the rule on teams or what makes a car club a spl team because we are a car and audio club some do both show and spl others just show others just audio?

[Mr. Slate]

Whatever you want to call yourselves.

[Mr. Slate]

Steve, I think you should have a "team car" rule also.

[splbenz]

i know the hopping happens even in our club we try to give the newer guys a chance so we hop out of am to stock so they can compete and not just against other club members but i can see the problem w the hopping from stock to super stock because u cant compete in ur class and no one showed up for the other

[SPL Blazer]

Steve, I think you should have a "team car" rule also.

what do you mean by "Team Car"?

[SPL Blazer]

Last season there was a rule about no SPL teams in Amateur, but if you noticed, that has been removed this year. I had it there for 2009 because I felt that SPL team members will have an unfair advantage over a newbie that may not know anyone or have someone to help coach them along and help them build, like an SPL team member has the advantage of. At the same time, even a new SPL team member is an Amateur if they are new to competing, so in some ways it was unfair to them to have a rule banning SPL team members from Amateur classes.

[SPL Blazer]

i know the hopping happens even in our club we try to give the newer guys a chance so we hop out of am to stock so they can compete and not just against other club members but i can see the problem w the hopping from stock to super stock because u cant compete in ur class and no one showed up for the other

In the case of jumping from Amateur up to a stock class, that is fine, as long as your system fits within the rules of that Stock class. Being in the Amateur classes is because of a competitors experience level, not their system, so you would be within the rules if you or another team member moved up to a Stock class for a show. At the same time, any comp you do regardless of the class, will count towards the 10 show rule for an Amateur.

[splbenz]

sounds good keeps it fair for all ne break down for the stock classes yet?

[Mr. Slate]

what do you mean by "Team Car"?

It's several members of a team being able to compete with the same car. For example, if me and TJ are team members and he uses the Yugo at one show, then I show up with the Yugo at another show the next week.

[SPL Blazer]

It's several members of a team being able to compete with the same car. For example, if me and TJ are team members and he uses the Yugo at one show, then I show up with the Yugo at another show the next week.

I'll think of something for this one. Maybe just say that the vehicle must be registered to the competitor, or the spouse of the competitor.

[SPL Blazer]

ne break down for the stock classes yet?

The classes are broken down already. Did I miss something?

[Mr. Slate]

I'll think of something for this one. Maybe just say that the vehicle must be registered to the competitor, or the spouse of the competitor.

DB Drag allows it actually, but in NESPL, there is no need for it.