Top 35 Drivers hoping Rain stays away for qualifying

The best way to tighten up the points at the other end of Nascar's Top 35 is rainouts. It allows drivers 36-42 to make the race and gain points.

The best way to put some distance and give some breathing room is for qualifying to take place. Drivers outside the Top 35 who are guaranteed a spot during rainouts love to see qualifying cancelled.
"You hate to wish for rain, but knowing we're in the show and giving an opportunity to convert to race trim, let it pour!" said one of Mayfield's crew members jokingly.

Drivers Paul Menard, Aric Almirola and Scott Speed can race their way into the Top 35 in a single race, but if they fail to qualify it becomes a huge gap. Not to mention drivers with a slight advantage inside the Top 35 can be shuffled out.

The forecast calls for rain, but not during qualifying.

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Permalink Reply by Christy on March 27, 2009 at 10:49am

Knowing Robby's troubles here makes you wonder which way would benefit him the most. I am keeping positive thoughts all weekend. Gas on Robby. Can you imagine DW comment if he finished in the top 10, 5 or even won here? Big dreams right?

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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on March 27, 2009 at 11:12am

I think Robby has a decent run, 26th type run. Solid points day and moves on to better tracks.

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Permalink Reply by JUSTIN GALBREATH on March 27, 2009 at 11:24am

Yea the EGR camp is really having a hard time this year...and I dont think its equiptment

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Permalink Reply by Beagle7 on March 27, 2009 at 11:58am

Practice at noon will get in..qualifying is going to be VERY iffy today....that rain is coming up quick! (in Charlotte as I type). The only bonus is that quals will go quick...so if it holds off until 5pm they might sqeak it in...but I dont think they will.