Changes being considered for provisional system
NASCAR's controversial provisional system could be getting a major overhaul. Spokesman Mike Zizzo said NASCAR officials are finalizing a plan in which the top 35 drivers in the points standings would be guaranteed starting spots in races. The remaining eight starting spots would go to the fastest qualifiers not in the top 35 in points.
That helps drivers who attempted to qualify for certain Nextel Cup races in 2004 but lost out to drivers who posted slower times in qualifying. They were eligible for provisional starting positions under the old formula, which rewarded drivers who showed up at every race.
NASCAR's controversial provisional system could be getting a major overhaul. Spokesman Mike Zizzo said NASCAR officials are finalizing a plan in which the top 35 drivers in the points standings would be guaranteed starting spots in races. The remaining eight starting spots would go to the fastest qualifiers not in the top 35 in points.
That helps drivers who attempted to qualify for certain Nextel Cup races in 2004 but lost out to drivers who posted slower times in qualifying. They were eligible for provisional starting positions under the old formula, which rewarded drivers who showed up at every race.
