why does nascar only allow fourty three cars per race?

Answer 1

That is the maximum number of cars that can do a lead lap[ on the shorter courses like Bristol or Richmond.

Answer 2

I believe it has to do with the size of the smallest track, which they can safely fit 43 pit stalls on a track such as martinsville and bristol. There was a time when there were as much as 50 -70 cars per race, but I think the 43 car rule was officially adopted in the 1990's. Also, the 43 spot is reserved for a past champion who failed to make it into the field due to slow qualifying speed.

But basically, the 43 car field was set for safety.

Answer 3

For the same reason Formula 1 doesn't allow more than 22 cars (24 from 2008). The regulations don't allow that.

If you want to find out why, see the sporting regulations for both F1 and nascar. I bet they say the same thing about the maxium limit.

Answer 4

For several years it depended on the size of the tracks.When they run on the 1/4 mile they run 26,1/2 mile 36, a mile and over 45.The 90's broght the standardization to 43 .

Answer 5

Because most of the race tracks have 43 pit stalls.

Answer 6

Because if they have to many it an cause more crashes and like the smaller tracks they dont want to many cars on it. I think.

Answer 7

It doesn't-that's just the number qualified to run.
More cars can be added every year, but there's probably a maximum.

Answer 8

many of the time, one driving force in keeping with automobile there have been situations the place a driving force has left his automobile and given to a various driving force, often through 1st driving force not with the flexibility to end the race through fact of a few disease, like the tummy flu

Answer 9

That's as high as the two officials can count with their shoes off and pants down.

Answer 10

It is for the safety of the drivers.An overcrowded field would cause more crashes.