Champ's provisional now limited

[TexasRaceLady]

From Jayski

Past Champions Limited To 6 Provisional Berths in Cup: NASCAR announced today an update to the past champion’s provisional rule in the Nextel Cup Series for 2007. Beginning this season, a past champion’s provisional may be used by an eligible driver a maximum of six times over the course of the season. In addition, a team with a past champion eligible driver may only use this provisional a maximum of six times during a season. Previously, there was no limit on usage of the past champion’s provisional over the course of the 36-race season. The provisional gives the eligible driver the 43rd and final starting position in the race field. "As NASCAR seeks to place more emphasis on competition, we have decided the time is right to limit the number of provisionals allowed,” said NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton. “We believe this revision brings the provisional policy in line with the continued growth of the sport.”(NASCAR PR)(1-31-2007)

 

[Bucky Badger]

I think that is agood rule.

I wonder why 6 and not 5 or 7 tho.

 

[TexasRaceLady]

Bucky, I was wondering the same thing. Maybe it has to do with having 36 races. 36 is divisible by 6.

It doesn't say you can't use them all at once --- but that might not be a good idea.

 

[Aggiewes]

Guarantee that Mr Jarrett will be using them as necessary during the first 5 racesto make sure he is in the top 35 in points!

 

[buckaroo]

This rule is thanks to the DLP team and their hiring of Terry Labonte last year for the first part of the season.