[Beth Denysenko]

Mike, since Alex is in the running, we have read up on it. One spot per driver, regardless of how many wins. The field will just be short one driver due to Jim's repeat. If he wins divisional championship or places two or three, it will be short another driver as well. If he wins the Divisional championship, he is granted an automatic first round bye into the second round. All divisional champions get first round bye.