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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: If you are the only one competing.... Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:26 pm | |
| In your class, is that really a win? Sure you get points, but can you honestly say you are the winner?
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EAllen Newbie
Number of posts : 44 Age : 48 Location : DSM, IA Registration date : 2008-09-08
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:07 pm | |
| I don't think so. Plus I wouldn't even call it competing. You just happened to show up, pay your fee, and got a trophy. I wasn't even judged at a regional once because there was nobody else in the class. | |
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basher8621 Novice Contributor
Number of posts : 84 Age : 37 Location : Bossier City, La Registration date : 2010-04-16
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Wed Jun 15, 2011 1:44 pm | |
| Nope, it is not a true win IMO. | |
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losspreventionfreak Newbie
Number of posts : 5 Age : 49 Location : Back Home Registration date : 2011-06-15
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:31 pm | |
| What's this about? Are people bragging that they kick SQ ass...when they can't even lift a foot in reality? Say it ain't so... | |
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saltybeanbag Newbie
Number of posts : 33 Age : 45 Location : illinois Registration date : 2011-04-09
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:27 pm | |
| There is no braggin' right when you are the only person in your class. | |
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papacueball Newbie
Number of posts : 46 Age : 52 Location : Louisiana Registration date : 2011-04-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:44 am | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:54 am | |
| ^^^ That's papa in the middle, BTW. We were proud of him that day! ^^^
If you're the only one in your class, then you paid for a trophy and the judge's time; you didn't "win" anything. |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:22 am | |
| Diggin the response. Keep it up! | |
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basher8621 Novice Contributor
Number of posts : 84 Age : 37 Location : Bossier City, La Registration date : 2010-04-16
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:30 am | |
| This thread brings up another thing. What about points champion? Is that something to be bragged about? | |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:33 am | |
| Just because you go to a show, pay your dues, and then compete against nobody...kudo's to you. You bought yourself a Points Championship Trophy. I hope it was worth the price of admission. | |
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EAllen Newbie
Number of posts : 44 Age : 48 Location : DSM, IA Registration date : 2008-09-08
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:44 pm | |
| That is just another trophy that you can put on the shelf to collect dust.
Should we even have points anymore for SQ?
Maybe I shouldn't ask that question already in a post that is asking a question that is being discussed. | |
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Alarm God Advanced Contributor
Number of posts : 1272 Age : 52 Location : Arlington,TX Registration date : 2007-11-14
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:46 pm | |
| No I do not think that its a win if you are the only one in your class. However there are way to many people that i have seen go up to enter and ask how many people are in their class and change classes to one with no one in it. If its me I ask if there's anyone in my class and if not ask about the class above me, if so enter that class. IMO if there are not enough competitors at an event for multiple classes then I say do an open sq class and put everyone in it... let the flaming begin. | |
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losspreventionfreak Newbie
Number of posts : 5 Age : 49 Location : Back Home Registration date : 2011-06-15
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:26 pm | |
| ^That begs the question WTF are the judges or the people registering doing telling ANYONE about who is in what class?
That is starting on the unethical path right there. Is that allowed to happen a lot in competition? I know I refused to allow it to happen at my last comp. It's not the right thing to do. | |
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Alarm God Advanced Contributor
Number of posts : 1272 Age : 52 Location : Arlington,TX Registration date : 2007-11-14
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:28 pm | |
| - losspreventionfreak wrote:
- ^That begs the question WTF are the judges or the people registering doing telling ANYONE about who is in what class?
That is starting on the unethical path right there. Is that allowed to happen a lot in competition? I know I refused to allow it to happen at my last comp. It's not the right thing to do. I am not sure about that, however on the spl side you just have to look at the monitors for scores and such. I was hoping that the sq side is more organized. | |
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losspreventionfreak Newbie
Number of posts : 5 Age : 49 Location : Back Home Registration date : 2011-06-15
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:11 pm | |
| I recall some of the SPL guys at my show trying to see who was in thier class. That didn't last too long.
That being said, if the show is more of a local set, most of the competitors know each other. They should know what classes the others are generally running. With that in mind it;s up to the promoter and the judges to shut that type of behavior down...and really up to the competitor not to be a dishonest ass goblin and do the right thing. | |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:10 am | |
| Funny, in the 2010 Spring Break Jam, I found I was up against Juan Maldanado, and his red mustang gt. I was worried about my doing well against a Championship car, but, I competed anyway and narrowly beat Juan. I was elated that I did as well as I had. Took first that show and although worried about the outcome, it is the competition that made the decision for me. | |
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losspreventionfreak Newbie
Number of posts : 5 Age : 49 Location : Back Home Registration date : 2011-06-15
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:19 am | |
| So really, the people that try to shift classes are...cowards? I like that! How about the people that brag about winning 1st place in a one entry class? Self centered, shallow morons who need to put up or shut up at finals? ..and if they cannot win at finals against other vehicles in class and have done all that $hit talking (claiming that they've won so many shows and beat everyone in sight)? They need to have their manhood sewn back on using large stitches and fiberglass thread... | |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:41 am | |
| Wow, all the hostility. Them's Fightin words....LOL
I agree, but not in such profanity.
It comes down to this. If you pay for your spot, and you are the only one in the class, you paid for your trophy. Pure and simple.
At Houston Heat Wave last year I was the only one in my class. Took 1st place. The only thing that mattered to me at that show were the 3x points I got.
I will be competing at John Sketoe's show July 9th. I EXPECT to have people in my class, and I will meet them head on. The gauntlet has been thrown down.
It is time to put up or shut up! Let's make SQ about the sound, not about the points. So you are a state or national points champion, come show me what your car or truck sounds like. We are all competitors here. Come out and compete! | |
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losspreventionfreak Newbie
Number of posts : 5 Age : 49 Location : Back Home Registration date : 2011-06-15
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:59 am | |
| Fighting words? Good!
Those harsh words were not written for the people who have no issue with competing within their class or are the loud mouth braggart types.
If they are floating around here, bring them to me. I'll be happy to call them to the mat.
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papacueball Newbie
Number of posts : 46 Age : 52 Location : Louisiana Registration date : 2011-04-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:46 pm | |
| - OnYrMrk wrote:
- Wow, all the hostility. Them's Fightin words....LOL
I agree, but not in such profanity.
It comes down to this. If you pay for your spot, and you are the only one in the class, you paid for your trophy. Pure and simple.
At Houston Heat Wave last year I was the only one in my class. Took 1st place. The only thing that mattered to me at that show were the 3x points I got.
I will be competing at John Sketoe's show July 9th. I EXPECT to have people in my class, and I will meet them head on. The gauntlet has been thrown down.
It is time to put up or shut up! Let's make SQ about the sound, not about the points. So you are a state or national points champion, come show me what your car or truck sounds like. We are all competitors here. Come out and compete! What class are you in? I need to know if I need to change! Seriously, I had someone do that recently. Running without a sub and moved UP to a class with no one else in it so they could get first place points. I guess they just wanted to get some easy points, or maybe they didn't want a brand name team's vehicle to lose to a 1st year competitor's car with diy drivers. Either way, it stunk, and I was a little disappointed. I'm looking forward to having some competition in the same class (Modified SQ) and quality judging at Sketoe's show. | |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:21 pm | |
| I am Modified SQ so I will seey ou there Papacueball. And if you are up to it, maybe shoot some pool too. Bring your cue if you have one, if not, I have two. | |
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firespl Novice Contributor
Number of posts : 76 Age : 48 Location : College Station, TX Registration date : 2009-06-05
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:31 pm | |
| I will be competing on the SQ side for the first time this year- I am looking forward to fun learning experience, I hope sq is a bit more relaxing than the spl side. I will be doing modified SQ, if I win or lose its cool, as long as I have a good time See everyone at Heatwave Austin | |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:42 pm | |
| Fire, I look forward to seeing you there! Good luck in the lanes.
I hope that i can make Austin too, but my first grandbaby is due in July and I am taking a bit of a chance going to Sketoe's show, but, it is a chance I have to take. | |
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basher8621 Novice Contributor
Number of posts : 84 Age : 37 Location : Bossier City, La Registration date : 2010-04-16
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:11 pm | |
| Looks like we are getting some more people out for SQ than last year. This is awesome. | |
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papacueball Newbie
Number of posts : 46 Age : 52 Location : Louisiana Registration date : 2011-04-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:55 pm | |
| - OnYrMrk wrote:
- I am Modified SQ so I will seey ou there Papacueball. And if you are up to it, maybe shoot some pool too. Bring your cue if you have one, if not, I have two.
Awesome. I look forward to it. BTW, the screenname has more to do with my hairline than my skill with a cue. | |
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Chris's Studio Civic Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 687 Registration date : 2007-07-23
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:24 pm | |
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EAllen Newbie
Number of posts : 44 Age : 48 Location : DSM, IA Registration date : 2008-09-08
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:52 pm | |
| Well at least there aren't manufacturers that are bragging about their competitor doing that.....oh wait.....nevermind. | |
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OnYrMrk Above Average Contributor
Number of posts : 893 Age : 57 Location : Oklahoma Registration date : 2007-11-04
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:05 pm | |
| Wow....stir stir stir.... | |
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SQYUKON Newbie
Number of posts : 42 Age : 47 Location : College Station,TX and Thailand Registration date : 2008-12-17
| Subject: Re: If you are the only one competing.... Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:03 pm | |
| People are still losing sleep over this? | |
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