How to qualify? How long is the race? Answers below
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A Wednesday night NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on dirt represents a big change from our normal schedule, but it’s nothing to worry about. Our Eldora Explained article will get you up to speed on the technical aspects of the competition, so you can sit back and enjoy the 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1, MRN, SiriusXM.
Qualifying: Two laps, single truck. Keystone Light Pole Qualifying is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 2. A random draw will determine the qualifying order, and the results of qualifying will determine the starting position for the qualifying races.
The top five trucks in qualifying will start on the pole for their respective qualifying races.
Qualifying Races: Five races, 10 laps each will be held, starting at 7 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 2, and only green flag laps will be counted. The top five trucks from each qualifying race will transfer to the feature. Upon completion of the qualifying races, 25 of the 32 trucks in the field will be set for the feature race.
Last Chance Qualifying Race: This race will be 15 laps and the lineup for it will be set based on finishing position in the qualifying races. Only green flag laps will be counted, and the top two finishers of this race will fill lineup positions 26 and 27 for the feature race.
Lineup spots 28-31 will go to the highest-ranking eligible trucks in owner points that haven’t already earned a starting position through qualifying. The 32nd lineup spot will go to the most recent eligible past series champion. If the 32nd position is not filled by an eligible champion, it will be assigned based on owner points.
Race: Divided into three segments (60, 50 and 40 laps) with competition cautions at the breaks on Laps 60 and 110. Caution laps will not count during competition cautions and positions can’t be improved on pit road. Teams are not required to pit during competition cautions. Those that remain on the track will restart in front of those that pit.
