Race Lineup
Ford 300 | Homestead-Miami Speedway November 19, 2005 | Race 35 of 35
Overview
Once qualifying is over, the field is set by merging the highest ranked 30 teams in the owner standings with the fastest 12 cars not in those 30 positions, in the order of their qualifying speeds.
The 43rd position is reserved for a former champion, provided he is not already qualified and satisfies the rulebook's criteria.
If unused by a former champion, it goes to the next fastest car in qualifying.