Racers Racing Series
FAQ =
Frequently Asked Questions.
Q: What is
the RRS?
A: The
Racers Racing Series (RRS) is a simple point system that covers 60 of the
biggest National sprint car, midget, and champ-dirt races. Points are based on
final posted results. At the end of the season the
Q: How does
the point system work?
A: It pays
70 points to win, 63 for second, 57, for third, 52 for fourth, 48 for fifth, 45
for sixth, 43 for seventh, 42 for eighth and drops by one until 35 points for
15th.
Q: What is
the All-HammerDown! Team?
A: The
All-HammerDown! Team is a fictional team composed of the Top 40 drivers in the
RRS Point Standings at the end of each season.
Q: Why do
this?
A: Why not?
The RRS, if supported by the sprint car and midget community alone, could lead
to bettering our sport by highlighting our most important races.
Q: What
does the future hold?
A: No one
knows. We think if these 60 races were televised by a network, a very tidy and
entertaining package could be created. Fans would get to see great racing with
points racing drama. The RRS covers many top sanctioning bodies at their most
prestigious races. The natural energy of these 60 intense racing events comes
HammerDown! certified.
Q: Who
makes the schedule?
A: Bobby
Gerould.
Q: How do
the racers and race promoters feel about the RRS?
A: Our
experience so far is that they are appreciative even if they don’t really get
it yet. We don’t ask for anything from the promoters or racers, and they get
free publicity for their races, and race teams.