Thorson was the fastest overall in Qualifying Flight 2 so he becomes (for lineup purposes) quick time. The fastest in Qualifying Flight 1 becomes 2nd quick, 2nd fastest in Qualifying Flight 2 becomes 3rd quick, 2nd fastest in Qualifying Flight 1 becomes 4th quick, etc.
Their actual qualifying time does not matter for lineup purposes. It is the position in which they qualified in their qualifying flight.
1304 Provisional Starting Positions
The National Sprint Car Series will include a maximum of two (2) provisional starters in each feature event providing there are
eligible entrants who accept this option. (USAC/CRA events may utilize one (1) provisional)
The following conditions apply to provisional starters:
1. The top 20 in Entrant points are eligible for a maximum of four (4) provisional starts per season National and two (2) for USAC/CRA with the top Entrant in points, not qualifying for the feature, being the first recipient. If an eligible Entrant elects not to use a provisional, his/her position will be taken by the next highest in point standings. No guaranteed start money if provisional used.
2. First event for 2021: “Provisional” will be based on 2020 season ending top 20 car owner points.
3. All events up to May 1, will be based on previous season ending top 20 car owner points and the top 20 in current 2021 car owner points. The first (2) from either category will be eligible. 2021 points take precedence.
4. After May 1, current top 20 car owner points will be used for provisional.
5. Starting positions, point allocations and additional eligibility requirements can be found in 5.4C, 5.10 and 9.10C.
Thorson was the fastest overall in Qualifying Flight 2 so he becomes (for lineup purposes) quick time. The fastest in Qualifying Flight 1 becomes 2nd quick, 2nd fastest in Qualifying Flight 2 becomes 3rd quick, 2nd fastest in Qualifying Flight 1 becomes 4th quick, etc.
Their actual qualifying time does not matter for lineup purposes. It is the position in which they qualified in their qualifying flight.
1304 Provisional Starting Positions
The National Sprint Car Series will include a maximum of two (2) provisional starters in each feature event providing there are
eligible entrants who accept this option. (USAC/CRA events may utilize one (1) provisional)
The following conditions apply to provisional starters:
1. The top 20 in Entrant points are eligible for a maximum of four (4) provisional starts per season National and two (2) for USAC/CRA with the top Entrant in points, not qualifying for the feature, being the first recipient. If an eligible Entrant elects not to use a provisional, his/her position will be taken by the next highest in point standings. No guaranteed start money if provisional used.
2. First event for 2021: “Provisional” will be based on 2020 season ending top 20 car owner points.
3. All events up to May 1, will be based on previous season ending top 20 car owner points and the top 20 in current 2021 car owner points. The first (2) from either category will be eligible. 2021 points take precedence.
4. After May 1, current top 20 car owner points will be used for provisional.
5. Starting positions, point allocations and additional eligibility requirements can be found in 5.4C, 5.10 and 9.10C.