SEASON 5 OFFICIAL 
SUMMARY
CORE PARAMETERS\\
Cautiousness Metric: To align with Carhartt’s safety philosophy, drivers were ranked using an amalgamated score:

$$Score = \text{Safety Rating} - (\text{Previous Season Penalty Points} \times 2)$$
Draft Format: Retention Phase followed by a custom Snake Draft to accommodate Carhartt’s decision to release their previous roster.

PHASE 1: RETENTION DECISIONS
1. Dawn Dish Motorsport (Philosophy: Points)

Retained: J. Kins

Logic: J. Kins (101 pts) outperformed C. Mathews (93 pts) last season, making him the priority choice for a points-focused team.

2. Carhartt (Philosophy: Safety)

Retained: None

Logic: Both J. Nixon and C. Perrone incurred 3 penalty points last season. To reset their culture around clean racing, Carhartt opted for two fresh draft picks.

3. Kirkland Signature (Philosophy: Growth)

Retained: M. Bottema

Logic: With only 10 sessions of experience, Bottema represents the high-upside "growth" trajectory Kirkland values.

4. Patagonia Racing (Philosophy: Experience)

Retained: D. Nixon

Logic: A true veteran with 21 sessions of experience and 339 all-time points.

5. Canadian Tire GT (Philosophy: Podiums)

Retained: D. O'Leary

Logic: O'Leary is the league’s podium leader (20 all-time). Retaining him fulfills 50% of the team's philosophy immediately.