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NASCAR has amended the Open Exemption Provisional upon reviewing the new rule following its first use at Daytona International Speedway last month. It’s an expected response from NASCAR, which ackn…
NASCAR made changes to the Open Exemption Provisional rule after evaluating its impact following its debut at Daytona International Speedway. This modification was anticipated, as NASCAR had acknowledged the need for further discussion on the rule when it was first implemented. Feedback from drivers, including Jimmie Johnson, played a role in the rule adjustment to prevent OEP drivers from potentially excluding others from the field. The updated rule now dictates that the field will be expanded to 41 cars if a team receives the OEP and there are over 40 entries. The field will consist of 36 charter teams, a minimum of four Open teams, and the OEP team. The OEP, part of the 2025 charter agreement, must be requested 90 days before an event, with only one OEP granted per race. Teams using the OEP are ineligible for points or prize money, and NASCAR retains the discretion to determine events where the OEP can’t be applied.
