VLK, MNL, Main, Race

MNL Main Races – Heat-Based Grid (No Direct Qualifying)

For Mains (A, B, etc.) where the grid is set by prior heat race results rather than a separate Qualifying session:

• On the Main race thought (e.g. 2026, VLK, MNL, 1, Winter, Round 1, Pro, Main B):
  • Format the notes using the standard MNL, Race pattern:
    • ### Race Classification
    • ### Pit Stops (Estimated)
    • ### Lap Data (Export-Ready) (optional, for detailed analysis)
    • ### Raw Club Speed Data
  • In Race Classification:
    • Grid = starting position based on the final classification of the feeder heats (apply the round’s seeding rules).
    • +/- = Grid_start – Pos_finish, same as other races.
    • Do not try to infer a Qualifying time; the Main’s grid is logic‑based, not time‑based.

• On the Main’s parent heat/event thought (if you create one):
  • You can still use the same Heat Summary pattern, but with only:
    • ### Session (Main start time only, or leave Qualifying blank/omitted).
    • ### Race Classification
    • ### Pit Stops (Estimated)
    • (No ### Qualifying / Grid section unless the Main truly has its own dedicated qualifying run.)

This keeps Mains visually consistent with standard MNL races while acknowledging that their grid is derived from heats rather than a standalone qualifying session.