NASCAR revamps non-oval qualifying

The NASCAR Sprint Cup will adopt the group-based road course qualifying procedure that is used in the Nationwide and Touring Series for its upcoming races at Sonoma and Watkins Glen. Under the new system, the oval-style single-car qualifying runs will be replaced by having the cars go out to qualify in groups. "The change will add an exciting element to road-course qualifying," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition

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