New Testing Rules in 2004: Nextel Cup teams received a last-minute holiday gift from NASCAR in the form of a testing bonus. Starting this month through November 14, Cup teams will be allowed five two-day and four one-day tests [total of 9]. Rookies get seven two-day and five one-day tests [total of 12]. The only mandatory test sessions will occur before the Daytona 500. Last season, non-rookie teams were allowed five tests of one or two days, and rookie teams were allowed seven
