Previously, the top six in a field filled with the part-timers would qualify, much like the part-time qualifying for NFRN Elite Cup Series and NFRN Amateur Cup Series.
"The system was built under the impression that drivers coming in late would be few and spread out, but we're not allowed to have fields above 42 cars or trucks, so we needed this adjustment," league commissioner Collin Denton said. The races will still be shown in highlights rather than its entirety.
"Luck plays a part sometimes," crew chief Herb Pierce said. "We knew we had a good enough truck, and our entire organization plays a part in that, but the caution worked right in our favor."
That caution came at the expense of Ryan Parsings, when eventual runner-up Ross Kispin caught him in the quarter panel off turn four and turned him into teammate Josh McCoy. "I wasn't crazy about that," said Parsings, who ended up 19th. "We're running tight, but he can back off when needed." Kispin was apologetic post-race. "I just had Josh on my inside and the space I had was pretty limited," he said. "In the end, I'm just going as all-out as I can and my team put together a great car to give us a chance." Another driver who ended up doing great was part-timer Jeff Cabico, who finished 4th in an unsponsored machine. "It has just been a great day for us," Cabico said. "Our #03 truck has been extremely great during the part-time race and the actual race. I am just really proud of this top-five." Cabico dodged a bullet when polesitter Adam Louis spun and made contact with the #03 as the field slowed down for a caution on the first lap. Louis would strike the SAFER barrier hard and end up in 40th place.
The four-race series of exhibition races will also visit Portland Speedway, Milwaukee Mile, and Lonesome Pine Raceway.
"We're getting extremely crowded in the number of competitors trying to race their way in that some might never see the track in 2017," league commissioner Collin Denton said. "By re-opening our modified division, we won't be giving out another championship, but any fresh drivers wanting an opportunity to race for a win and get some face time will be able to in this short set of races." The NOMS was originally slated for a 12-race schedule at the start of the season before folding due to a lack of demand. "We wanted to have this to start off, but we didn't have the field to fill it unless we waited even longer to start season two," Denton said. "We won't rule out a full, points-paying series next year if the demand stays this high." Drivers that enter for part-time NTS competition will be automatically entered and do not need to undergo a separate process. Over 40 entries will be running for both the debut NOMS race and attempt to qualify for Trenton Speedway at the Truck Series' fourth race. Full-timers are not eligible for this competition. The deadline for signing up to both races is Sunday, May 13th, 11:59pm ET. |
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