In part from the Tennessean – “Darrell Waltrip has used up his allotted four past champion’s provisional in the season’s first four races, but because he’s in the top 25 in points (23rd) he is eligible for a provisional this week at Darlington.” Now here is the kicker….”NASCAR public relations director Tim Sullivan yesterday explained that if Waltrip fails to make the race on his qualifying speed he may receive one of six provisional spots. That’s assuming that all six of those available provisionals are not taken by drivers ahead of Waltrip in the standings. That’s an extremely remote chance. Still, not having any more automatic past champion’s provisionals until the April 18 race at Martinsville, Va., keeps the pressure on Waltrip to squeeze out top 25 finishes to earn points. He started 43rd at Atlanta last Sunday and “finessed” his way to a 20th-place finish.” Nice explanation by Larry Woody of the Tennessean . Pretty much sounds like the rules I have on the Provisional Page
