Which means what?
Qualifying on time means they are not locked into the top 35 in owners points or have prior championship provisionals. Only eight of the "field fillers" can make it into the 43 car field, all the rest go home.
Here's Jayski's list for this week....
The Top 35 Owners Points is now set for Charlotte [Coca-Cola 600]:
no moves into or out of the top-35 in owners points
32) #22-Blaney/Bill Davis +146 points ahead of 36th
33) #45-Kyle Petty/Petty +142
34) #14-Marlin/Nelson Bowers +135
35) #19-Mayfield/Evernham +64
these drivers/teams are out of the Top 35 and would need to get in the races via speed only
36) #55-Waltrip/Doug Bawel -64 points behind 35th
37) #4-Wimmer/Larry McClure -108
38) #40-Stremme/Felix Sabates -116
Current owners [NOT drivers points] points are used for the remainder of the season, the points and positions will fluctuate each week and settle as the season progresses.
They are outside the top 35 in points and are not guaranteed a spot. The top 35 in points are guaranteed a starting spot.