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by Drublic on February 13th, 2007

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In NASCAR racing, what is the "Lucky Dog"?

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  • by tpt123 on February 13th, 2007

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    When the caution flag comes out, the first car a lap down, automatically gets a lap back, making him the 'Lucky Dog".

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  • by TERRYTUKER on February 19th, 2009

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    the one with the VIP in the PIT

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  • by osogr8 on February 19th, 2009

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    #4 Learn how to spell "Caution" lap.

    This is a dumb, unfair, silly, red neck rule!
    Race and earn your lap back!

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  • by mrc on February 7th, 2008

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    The one that God Choose's .. ?

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  • by arcticfireinside on February 7th, 2008

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    In 2003, in an effort to increase safety for the drivers, NASCAR banned racing back to the yellow after the caution is displayed. While this has increased safety (safety crews are able to respond more quickly) the rule contains a special "Lucky Dog" provision which greatly sacrifices the integrity of the sport.
    What is the Lucky Dog rule?

    NASCAR's Lucky Dog rule states that the first driver one lap down automatically gets his lap back when the caution comes out.

    Some clarifications and exceptions:

    If the driver is a lap down because of a NASCAR penalty he is not eligible for the "Lucky Dog" pass.

    Drivers who are a lap down because of mechanical problems are not eligible for the "Lucky Dog" until the leaders have lapped at least one car on the track.

    The driver that causes the caution he is not eligible to receive the "Lucky Dog" pass during that yellow.

    The "Lucky Dog" rule does not apply during the last ten laps of the race.

    The "Lucky Dog" Rule was first used at Dover in September of 2003. One of the drivers to receive the "Lucky Dog" during that first race was Ryan Newman. Newman took full advantage of his free pass and went on to win the race.

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  • by arcticfireinside on February 7th, 2008

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    the first person a lap down during a cossion lap alowed to regain his lap back!

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