I think I won the tiebreaker at phoenix with the winning pick...will that qualify me for a playoff birth ?...since Daytona, I'm doing fairly well.
Championship Rules
The contest will follow the same format as the NASCAR Championship.
1. 16 people will make the Championship. A win in any of the first 26 races guarantees a spot in the field of 16. After all winners are filled in, the remaining spots will be added by points. For example, if 11 different people win a race the next 5 spots in the Championship will be filled in by points.
2. After the field of 16 is determined, all 16 will be reset to 2,000 points. After the points are reset, contestants will be given 15 bonus points for every regular season win.
3. After 3 races, points will be reset again and the field will be narrowed to 12 contestants. A win in any of the 3 races equals advancement into the next round. The rest of the field of 12 will be determined by order of points scored in the three races.
4. After the next 3 races, points will be reset again and the field will be narrowed to 8 contestants. A win in any of the 3 races equals advancement into the next round. The rest of the field of 8 will be determined by order of points scored in the three races.
5. After 3 races, points will be reset again and the field will be narrowed to 4 contestants. A win in any of the 3 races equals advancement into the next round. The rest of the field of 4 will be determined by order of points scored in the three races.
6. Tiebreakers in each round: If any position comes down to a tiebreaker, only the three races in the each round matter. The tiebreaker is best finish in the round.
7. In the final race of the season, the champion will be the contestant who scores the most points of the Final 4. All other contestants will have their point totals reset to the Chase-start base of 2,000 (with any regular-season wins bonus points), plus the additional points they've earned during the Chase for points positions 5-16.
7. If there is a tie in the championship, the winner will be decided by predetermined tiebreakers.
8. Eligibility: To be eligible for the Championship, contestants must participate in at least 80% of the regular season races (21 out of 26).