NASCAR announced an update to the past champion’s provisional rule in the Nextel Cup Series for 2007. Beginning this season, a past champion’s provisional may be used by an eligible driver a maximum of six times over the course of the season. In addition, a team with a past champion eligible driver may only use this provisional a maximum of six times during a season. Previously, there was no limit on usage of the past champion’s provisional over the course of the 36-race season. The provisional gives the eligible driver the 43rd and final starting position in the race field. "As NASCAR seeks to place more emphasis on competition, we have decided the time is right to limit the number of provisionals allowed,” said NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton. “We believe this revision brings the provisional policy in line with the continued growth of the sport.”
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I admire NASCAR for stepping up, unlike most sports. I think they really are trying to make their sport the most competitve it can be. I have never thought it was fair for a past champion to knock out a faster car, just because he wasn't fast that day. Fans may be upset not seeing a favorite racer once in a while, but they will see better racing because of it. I think you will see the biggest impact with the sponsors, some obviously don't care about winning, just being on the car week in and week out. This move, in the long run will vastly improve teams, drivers, and sponsors.
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