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A problem with the current SCCA seeding method is that within the same seed, A slow driver with an open class car gets placed above faster drivers with PGT, G2, G5, prod, cars. Frustrating for those behind them.
The Australian Rally Championship uses a system based on stage times called a Diver Performance Index (DPI). It is a ratio based on the driver's time devided by the the fastest stage time. A stage winner has a stage performance index (SPI) of 1; those afterward have a SPI <1. They average the top 2/3 of a driver's SPIs to calculate a DPI. They use the DPI for seeding.
http://www.rally.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=arccompetitors.seedings&cfid=819963&cftoken=64267759
While complex, this system seems to have some merit. A new driver, or a driver changing to a faster car, moves up qucikly. Conversely, if I go from a WRC car to a Geo Metro, I move down quickly.
Comments? Pros? Cons? Any Aussies out there care to comment? Might have some merit to pass onto the PRB.
Paul Nelson
The Australian Rally Championship uses a system based on stage times called a Diver Performance Index (DPI). It is a ratio based on the driver's time devided by the the fastest stage time. A stage winner has a stage performance index (SPI) of 1; those afterward have a SPI <1. They average the top 2/3 of a driver's SPIs to calculate a DPI. They use the DPI for seeding.
http://www.rally.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=arccompetitors.seedings&cfid=819963&cftoken=64267759
While complex, this system seems to have some merit. A new driver, or a driver changing to a faster car, moves up qucikly. Conversely, if I go from a WRC car to a Geo Metro, I move down quickly.
Comments? Pros? Cons? Any Aussies out there care to comment? Might have some merit to pass onto the PRB.
Paul Nelson