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NASCAR Expands Race Field to 41 Cars, Guarantees Spots

3/13/2025

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NASCAR has revamped its open exemption provisional (OEP) rule, ensuring that drivers are guaranteed a starting position when more than 40 cars compete. With this update, the race field will now expand to 41 cars, addressing concerns that the previous rule could have sidelined prominent drivers from the action.

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NASCAR has revamped its open exemption provisional (OEP) rule, ensuring that drivers are guaranteed a starting position when more than 40 cars compete. With this update, the race field will now expand to 41 cars, addressing concerns that the previous rule could have sidelined prominent drivers from the action.