NASCAR Makes Modifications To National Series Qualifying
Enhancements Made To Help Make An Exciting Format Even Better
Daytona Beach, Fla. (March 11, 2014) — NASCAR
notified its teams this afternoon that effective immediately the
following modifications apply to all elements of its national series
qualifying including the breaks:
· One cool down unit connected through either the left side or right side hood flap/cowl flap is allowed to cool the engine
· The hood must continue to remain closed
· Plugging in the generator will not be allowed
· Two crew members will be allowed over the wall to support the car and driver
· No cool down laps will be permitted
NASCAR
instituted a new group qualifying format for its three national series
in January and has continued to evaluate the process through the first
three races of the season. The new format has been well-received by
fans, competitors, race tracks and other key stakeholders. NASCAR
believes that the modifications announced today should help make the
qualifying even better and more compelling.
“The
qualifying is new to all of us and as we have said over the past
several weeks, we are looking at it from all aspects,” said Robin
Pemberton, vice president of competition and racing development.
“Following discussions, both internally and with others in the garage
area, we moved quickly to make a few revisions that will be effective
starting with our two national series events at Bristol Motor Speedway
this weekend. We believe this will only enhance and improve what has
demonstrated to be an exciting form of qualifying for our fans,
competitors and others involved with the sport. Moving forward we will
continue to look at it and address anything else that we may need to as
the season unfolds.”
