Point System
Points System Explained
The NeFigure8n Points system was established to encourage drivers to attend more NeFigure8n races by accumulating points throughout the year. The drivers with the most points accumulated at the end of the year is crowned the NeFigure8n Champion for that year.
Every driver competing in a NeFigure8n Race is eligible and earns points
Every NeFigure8n Race is part of the Points Series and drivers can earn points at any of them
Points Structure
In 2026 a driver is able to run 16 different races. The worst points nights will be dropped from the total points accumulated with the points making up the drivers best 15 races. If a race isn't attended a 0 is giving and would qualify for one of the drivers lowest points nights.
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Drivers are awarded 20 points for running at least their heat races.
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If a driver makes a feature 8 additional points are awarded to the race total. Last place in the feature will be awarded 28 points for that race.
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Each additional spot in the feature will be awarded 3 additional points per finishing position.
Points Example
Below is a couple different examples of how points are distributed based on car count in the feature. All cars not making the feature are awarded 20 points.
12 Car Feature
10 Car Feature
Tie Breakers
In the event of a tie in the points standings the following tie breakers will be used.
1. Most Feature Wins
2. Most Feature Top 5's
3. Most Features
4. Most Races Attended
5. Average Feature Finish
Rookie of the Year
Drivers who have competed in 5 or less Figure 8 Events Figure 8 events in their career will be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year honors. If a driver is moving from one class to another they will be eligible to run for Rookie of the Year in those classes as long as moving to a higher class than they previously competed in (Class order Compacts, Pure Stock, Pro Stock, Open). The Rookie of the Year points will be the exact same as normal NeFigure8n points structure.
To win Rookie of the Year a rookie driver needs to compete in a minimum of 5 races during the year to be eligible for the year end award. If no driver fits into this category no award will be presented.
2026 Double Points Races
At the below list of races drivers will earn double points. The original number of points described above will be doubled.
Thursday July 16th - Saline County Fair - Crete
Friday July 17th - Nance County Fair - Fullerton
Thursday July 30th - Saunders County Fair - Wahoo
Sunday August 2nd - Lancaster County Fair - Lincoln
Saturday September 12th - NeFigure8n Championship - Aurora
2026 Points Payout
Points awards will be handed out at the 2026 NeFigure8n Awards Banquet.
Each class is $1000 Payouts
1. $350
2. $200
3. $100
4. $50
5. $50
6. $50
7. $50
8. $50
9. $50
10. $50