jalmenar
Well-known member
I hope that I'm wrong, but here is a potential scenario that I see coming up next week, and one that I’m not going to like.
There is a good possibility that we will only have one DIV this season, as participation is not as popular as last season. My guess, this is partly due to the 1300 IR requirement that was imposed by the league. I’m not criticizing the rule, in fact I agree with it 100%, I’m just stating a possible cause for the lower participation this season. Anyways, IF we end up with just one DIV, I’m ok so far. Following current rules, Premium members will get a spot guaranteed, then recurring drivers will get the second priority,then priority will be based on IR. CORRECTION: the third priority is based on who signs-up first. We are still good so far. BUT, what I see happening right about Monday night is, some people buying a Premium membership, so they get a spot in DIV 1, and consequently kicking out recurring drivers and drivers with good IR. We are not good anymore! If this happens, then we are basically saying that if you pay some $$$, then you’ll get what you want. But what about those recurring drivers that have been consistent in attendance with PRL (Even for years), what about the drivers with good IR, that are more likely to provide a good show during races? (Good shows = league popularity) Furthermore, what about if I pay for that Premium membership and I still don’t get a spot, because there is simply no space for all Premium members in DIV 1? I think this happened last season, but I’m not sure.
I get it, PRL needs to make some money too, so they can pay for expenses, it’s a business and that’s how it works. I agree and support the idea (I'm a Capitalist 100%), but I think we can do better here guys.
Anyways, I’m not here to criticize anyone or point fingers at somebody. I’m here to find a solution to the problem that some of us may have on Tuesday. I figured, if I pay for the membership I’ll get to race, so why to worry? I’m here for the competition, and to have fun. I’m sure a lot of you are here for the same reasons. But, following the possible scenario that I described above, it seems that I and some of you may not race at all, EVEN if we pay for the membership, that is disappointing, and that is why I’m writing this note, to find a solution.
One solution could be that PRL creates a DIV 2 regardless of how many drivers they get for any season. That way, whoever is not competing in DIV 1, at least can compete in DIV 2. My guess is that this DIV 2 will be less populated, less competitive, and of course is not broadcasted, all downsides. But drivers will get to compete in a “friendly” environment, and I’m all about that. Oh! and by the way, DIV 2 should have a more lenient IR requirement, maybe 1000? and possibly free?
The way I see it, DIV 2 will always have drivers, not 40 like DIV 1, but definitely at least 10+. This statement is well supported by the recent trend on iRacing sign-ups, last month iRacing broke the record on sign-ups by a lot! And I think is fair to make the assumption that, the more iRacing sign-ups, the more PRL participants. Additionally, what if instead of making DIV 1 a 40 drivers series, they make it 30 or 35, so DIV 2 can take those 10 or 5 drivers left out?
What do you think? Please reply to this post with your comments or new ideas. No finger pointing and no calling out. Just ideas and solutions PLEASE!
There is a good possibility that we will only have one DIV this season, as participation is not as popular as last season. My guess, this is partly due to the 1300 IR requirement that was imposed by the league. I’m not criticizing the rule, in fact I agree with it 100%, I’m just stating a possible cause for the lower participation this season. Anyways, IF we end up with just one DIV, I’m ok so far. Following current rules, Premium members will get a spot guaranteed, then recurring drivers will get the second priority,
I get it, PRL needs to make some money too, so they can pay for expenses, it’s a business and that’s how it works. I agree and support the idea (I'm a Capitalist 100%), but I think we can do better here guys.
Anyways, I’m not here to criticize anyone or point fingers at somebody. I’m here to find a solution to the problem that some of us may have on Tuesday. I figured, if I pay for the membership I’ll get to race, so why to worry? I’m here for the competition, and to have fun. I’m sure a lot of you are here for the same reasons. But, following the possible scenario that I described above, it seems that I and some of you may not race at all, EVEN if we pay for the membership, that is disappointing, and that is why I’m writing this note, to find a solution.
One solution could be that PRL creates a DIV 2 regardless of how many drivers they get for any season. That way, whoever is not competing in DIV 1, at least can compete in DIV 2. My guess is that this DIV 2 will be less populated, less competitive, and of course is not broadcasted, all downsides. But drivers will get to compete in a “friendly” environment, and I’m all about that. Oh! and by the way, DIV 2 should have a more lenient IR requirement, maybe 1000? and possibly free?
The way I see it, DIV 2 will always have drivers, not 40 like DIV 1, but definitely at least 10+. This statement is well supported by the recent trend on iRacing sign-ups, last month iRacing broke the record on sign-ups by a lot! And I think is fair to make the assumption that, the more iRacing sign-ups, the more PRL participants. Additionally, what if instead of making DIV 1 a 40 drivers series, they make it 30 or 35, so DIV 2 can take those 10 or 5 drivers left out?
What do you think? Please reply to this post with your comments or new ideas. No finger pointing and no calling out. Just ideas and solutions PLEASE!