From what I understand, generally qualifying order goes by how fast the speed is, right? I know that sometimes there are exceptions, like owners points, ect. But I was looking at today’s qualifying and there was something that is still beyond my knowledge of NASCAR:
37 45 Kyle Petty 189.354
38 18 J.J. Yeley 188.114
39 88 Ricky Rudd 187.983
40 96 Tony Raines+ 187.911
41 7 Robby Gordon+ 187.298
42 70 Johnny Sauter+ 186.651
43 00 David Reutimann* 189.321
What is the reason David Reutimann is in last place and not 38th? Thank you!
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4 Comments
RaceSmarter
Nov 21 2007 19:14
A little late, but I know the answer
Essentially, there are 42 spots in the field for non past champions, the top 35 and 7 go-or-go-homers, the 43rd position is reserved for a past champion that needs a provisional. Since there was no need for a past champions provisional, it then goes to the top qualifying go-or-go-home driver who otherwise would not have made the race, in this case David Reutimann. Back in the day, if the past champion’s provisional wasn’t needed only 42 cars would start the race.
zany4racin
Nov 10 2007 01:23
I'll take a stab and say he got bumped
because of provisionals or owner pt standings possibly?
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Nov 04 2007 19:08
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Nov 03 2007 13:43
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