Wednesday, February 18, 2015

NASCAR Rule Book addressing Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup

NASCAR Rule Book addressing Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup

With the first Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup berth all but locked up following the Daytona 500 (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX), NASCAR issued a bulletin on Wednesday that outlined updates for Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup eligibility.

Updates are highlighted.


FULL SERIES COVERAGE

 
 
 

17.6.2.1 ELIGIBILITY
.a  
Drivers and car owners must enter all Championship Events and attempt to Qualify for all Championship Events through the completion of the final Championship Event of the season (EIRI).
.a  
Unless otherwise authorized by NASCAR, driver(s) and car owner(s) must start all Championship Events of the current season to be eligible for The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. If a starting position was not earned, then the driver(s) and car owners(s) must have attempted to Qualify for the Race.

.b  
Race finishes must be unencumbered by violation(s) of the NASCAR Rules or other action(s) detrimental to stock car auto racing or NASCAR as determined in the sole discretion of NASCAR.