STRL Charger Busch Division ---- Information Page

Background

Back in 2001, the first two divisions of STRL were the Charger Division (Thursday Nights) and

the Challenger Division (Friday Nights).  The Charger division was originally a fixed setup division but then in 2002 began to include open setup racing to increase driver attendance.  The division flourished as attendance rose. 

As STRL expanded with more options for racing on different nights for its members, it became obvious that STRL was comprised of a wide variety of drivers ranging from the very best sim racers on the internet anywhere to very accountable drivers who love the rush of speed and racing competition but lack the knowledge, experience, or time to learn and set up cars.  It was obvious to the STRL administration that many drivers within STRL are true champions with respect to their accountability and devotion to STRL. 

For this reason, the administration decided to move the Charger division back to its roots as a "Fixed Set-up" Division.  Drivers with neither the time nor the experience to set up a car would now have the opportunity to run a full season of exciting racing that will "somewhat" parallel the NASCAR Busch Series Schedule.  The 2004 Charger Division is designed to promote intense and exciting racing while promoting new faces to be frequently seen in Victory lane and ultimately finish with a brand new STRL Division Champion holding up a trophy. 

Just like in real NASCAR racing where many of the world's best drivers from NASCAR's Nextel Cup Division are limited from running in ALL the Busch Grand National Division races, STRL officials will limit attendance for certain STRL members whom fans see in Victory Lane quite often.  In the Nextel Cup, many drivers are limited from running the entire Busch Season because of scheduling differences between the 2 divisions.  Often the Nextel Cup and Busch races are held at different tracks disallowing the Nextel Cup premiere drivers from gaining enough points to win a Busch Championship.  Sure, the Cup drivers may win a bunch of races, but they won't win a championship.  In STRL, the schedule was designed that a group of "Restricted drivers" will not be able to attend many Charger Busch races that are held at the same track as was held at the Road Runner or Challenger Cup race earlier that week.  In missing many races compared to unrestricted Charger drivers, the restricted drivers will be at a significant disadvantage for competing for any Championship. 

A brand-new STRL Champion is on the horizon and will be crowned in the Fall of 2004. 

Restricted Drivers

 These drivers have demonstrated exceptional talent by winning more than 1 race per season within any premiere division (Road Runner, Charger, Challenger) since the league's inception back in 2001.  Because of their past success in STRL, they are limited to running only certain events within Charger. 

Race Details

Practice: 9pm EST
Qualify: 9:45pm EST

Happy Hour: 10 min
Race: 10:00pm EST

Length:  35% race

Weather: Fixed

Fixed Expert setups

Follows NASCAR Busch Cars Schedule (for the most part)

Hardcore (Only Viewing Aids allowed)

Moderate Damage

Full Pace Lap

Double File Restarts

Yellows ON

Pitting: (4X)

No LPIP System used

Restricted Entry (see above for details)

No Provisional System

Uses Points Calculator for Point Standings

4 Sessions Champs; 1 Overall Champion