NASCAR updates Daytona 500 format: Why the duel cutline just got much harder for open teams

NASCAR's revamped Daytona 500 qualifying now automatically locks the two fastest open cars into the field, significantly increasing pressure on remaining independent teams. This change limits non-chartered contenders to just one transfer spot per Duel race, demanding pure speed and altering in-race strategies for survival.

NASCAR updates Daytona 500 format: Why the duel cutline just got much harder for open teams
NASCAR's revamped Daytona 500 qualifying now automatically locks the two fastest open cars into the field, significantly increasing pressure on remaining independent teams. This change limits non-chartered contenders to just one transfer spot per Duel race, demanding pure speed and altering in-race strategies for survival.