Tracks with impound rule
Feb.
27-California, Mar. 20-Atlanta, Apr. 3-Bristol,Apr. 23-Phoenix, May
7-Darlington, May 14 Richmond, May 21-Lowe’s (All-Star Challenge) , June
12-Pocono, June 19-Michigan, July 2-Daytona , July 17-New Hampshire , July
24-Pocono, Aug. 14-Watkins Glen, Aug. 21-Michigan , Aug. 27-Bristol , Sept.
10-Richmond , Sept. 18-New Hampshire, Oct. 9-Kansas, Oct. 30-Atlanta and Nov.
20-Homestead.
Following
qualifying for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event, the cars will be escorted to
their respective garage stalls by a NASCAR Official (with the exception of the
top five cars, which will be placed in a designated area for post-qualifying
inspection).
Once the car is pushed to the garage stall, only two crew members will be
allowed to remain in the garage.
The
following work list will be allowed
1. Plug in
oil heater (if teams use a generator, it must remain outside the garage);
2. Open hood;
3. Prime oil system;
4. Back car out of garage to start;
5. Turn master switch on;
6. Open oil cooler bypass valve (optional)’
7. Start engine;
8. Close hood;
9. Set tire pressure;
10. Torque wheels;
11. Install radio and water bottle;
12. Remove or repair tape on front of car (i.e. grille, valance, brake ducts.);
and
13. If applicable, BST or Pi Research may replace equipment batteries under
NASCAR supervision.
Teams
May NOT
1. Enter
the garage without a NASCAR Official present;
2. Jack up any part of the car;
3. Add water or pressurize the cooling system;
4. Climb inside the car;
5. Adjust wedge bolts, shocks or sway bars;
6. Add fuel, oil or brake fluid;
7. Remove air box; or
8. Adjust fenders, spoiler or any body components.
Fuel
Pumps:
A maximum
of three (3) crewmembers per car at anytime, escorted by NASCAR Officials, may
go to the fuel pumps. For Tracks 1 mile and under, a maximum of two gallons of
fuel will be added. For Tracks 1 ½ miles, a maximum of three gallons of fuel
will be added. For Tracks above 1 ½ miles, a maximum of four gallons of fuel
will be added.
Height Platform A maximum of three (3) crew members per car at anytime,
accompanied by NASCAR Officials, may escort the respective car to the height
platform.
Teams May:
1. Adjust front and rear wedge bolts: A maximum of one (1) turn for front
bolts. A maximum of 1 ½ turn for rear bolts.
2. Adjust track bar at frame end adjuster. No maximum on track bar adjustment.
3. Adjust external shock bleeds.
Teams May NOT:
1. Change any components.
2. Add spring inserts.
Scales A maximum of three (3) crewmembers per car at anytime, accompanied by
NASCAR Officials, may escort the respective car to the scales. Any car that does
not meet required weight specifications may be subject to penalty. After
completion, the generator will be reconnected to the car and pushed to pit road.
Generators will be permitted out on pit road with the car.