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  • Back in the old days of NASCAR, there were some tracks where there were no limits, such as Darlington (as many as 82) and Daytona (in the 50's many times). Over the years the size sort of evolved. It was 40 for the large tracks and 32 for the small tracks in the late 70's and early 80's. Then if was 42 for large and 36 for the small/short tracks. The the champion's provisional took it to 43 and NASCAR made 43 universal at all tracks including thee small/short tracks, like Bristol. As good explanation is at NASCAR.com: 43-car field a product of slow change by Dave Rodman.(3-23-2002)
  • As NASCAR officials analyzed the situation, they saw a need to standardize the number for a starting field, and for the 1997 season the number 42 was settled on -- using the same 1-38 from time trials and four provisionals. It came about after looking at a number of factors including the number of entries that were being filed at that time, the number of teams attempting to run full seasons, purse figures, the available pit stalls and garage space and track conditions in terms of raceability.
  • there are only 43 pit stop areas
  • one for every state

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