Amusement devices: games – Physical skill or ability – Timed reaction or race to a finish
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2007-04-24
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Physical skill or ability
Timed reaction or race to a finish
C273S459000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10819553
ABSTRACT:
A method of conducting a racing series for competitors and team owners is disclosed. The racing series has a plurality of races divided into a first and second set of races with competitors racing in both sets of races. The competitors and team owners are awarded points after each race, with those points being adjusted between the two sets of races. The points of only a predetermined number of competitors and/or team owners are adjusted between the sets of races. Awards, including a championship, is awarded based on the points accumulated during the racing series.
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Armstrong Todd
Brooks Paul
Darby John
Dyer Mark
France Brian Z.
Chiu Raleigh W.
Leetzow, P.A. Michael L.
NASCAR, Inc.
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