Charlie Wescott Jr

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Kevin McKenna

Bob is correct. The top 12 times from Friday only carryover to Saturday. They are not guaranteed. It is possible to get bumped from the field in Q3 and Q4, no matter how quick you've run previously. Admittedly, the top 12 rule isn't as effective as it was in the past with greater car counts, but it is nice to have those four spots open on Saturday, especially when there is Friday night qualifying.

Anyone know if the Saturday sessions have ever been better than the Friday where the number one qualifier got bumped? Seems rare since the air and track should always be better on Friday night than Saturday afternoon. Maybe since qualifying is done over two days they should average two runs?