I used the pax as the only method of comparison available to show my point.
I realize that the pax position is course, weather etc. dependent but
without head to head results to use, I made the theoretical assumption that
those variables were equal just for the sake of discussing the inequality of
the existing point system for choosing a national champion or even as the
determining criteria for who should be allowed in the Finale as some have
suggested. The current point system's validity IS based on the assumption
that all those variables, along with the field composition are equal.
Therefore your comment also points out that the present system is flawed.
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Troyer - TestEng DDR TMR <stroyer@micron.com>
To: Charles <golden1@britsys.net>
Cc: Randy Chase <randyc2@cox.net>; <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: Complete ProSolo points....
> Charles, I see your point but I think you are placing a little too much
> emphasis on the Pax results. It
> can vary dramatically depending upon the course, where Fontana and
> Atwater are perfect examples.
>
> Charles wrote:
>
> > I was not trying to disparage anyone, just pointing out the inequities
> > of the point series as it now stands. This is an amatuer sport despite
> > the PRO in it's name, there aren't too many in it financially able to
> > drive cross country for a weekend event, it's draining enough making
> > the closest 3 events. I personally would have loved to come to CA to
> > run the pros there, I get tired of getting my butt handed to me by
> > most of the class here.
> > Look at the facts:
> > @ Fontana
> > Joe paxed 7 received 21 pts
> > 2nd place paxed 73 received 16 pts
> > 3rd paxed 104 got 13pts
> >
> > @ Atwater
> > Joe paxed 55 (a bit of "baggin" maybe?) got 21 pts
> > 2nd paxed 107 got 16 pts
> > 3rd paxed 117 got 13 pts
> >
> > @ Ft Myers
> > Bryan paxed 3 got 20 pts
> > 2nd paxed 5 got 16pts
> > 3rd paxed 7 got 13 pts
> > I was 11/12 paxed 89 and got 2 pts
> >
> > Does the point system show ANY relationship to ability? Just based on
> > pax, I'd have 29 points right now and be a mathematical contender
> > going into Topeka had I run in CA. Instead, I'll feel like I did
> > really well if I have 6 points and not even a statistical chance going
> > into Topeka with the competition here. Evewn though I paxed much
> > higher at FtM than the second place guy at Atwater, It's unlikely I'll
> > be able to overcome a 14 point deficit to beat him for the season,
> > even if I beat him at Oscoda and Topeka.
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