Drop is a must, not only for misfortune and holidays but what about vactions that were planned and payed for before the seasons schedule came out? If we did not have a drop last year I would have had to make a choice weather to fall from 2nd in points to last place or cancel a 2 week cruise in Greece. 😥 It also adds another element excitemnent. If the drop is used for Vacation, Holiday ect. now you must finish the rest of the races with no bad luck. Kinda fun.