Is a driver ever forced to pit by NASCAR officials or is it always the call of the crew chief and pit crews?
Now, I know about the black flag situation where a driver might need to come in to the pits for a penalty. Also, weather conditions may cause a race to be delayed, and they can call all drivers into the pits during rain.
Are there any other situations in which NASCAR would force a team to pit at any point during the race?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2007-11-11 13:46:28 · 12 answers · asked by R S 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
There is, sometimes, a situation in which NASCAR will announce a "competition caution," after a certain number of laps in a race. This usually happens if practice and/or qualifying is rained out, and is mostly to check on tire wear.
2007-11-11 23:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by jgrevinjim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nascar does occasionally put in a "mandatory pit stop". Usually in a track that has just been re-surfaced, or if they are experiencing a problem with tire wear.
Other than the safety issue, I can't think of another reason to black flag a driver and make him stop.
2007-11-12 00:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by tom p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a safety issue with a car. If the black flag is displayed to a certain driver because of pit road violation or his car is just too slow he has a certain amount of laps he can run before he has to pit. If the driver does not pit in that allowed time his time sheet will be removed and they will stop keeping time on him. So needless to say if the black flag is displayed to you, you better pit!
2007-11-11 17:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes if his car is unsafe, like something hanging off of it, or a window net that won't stay up, but that will be followed by a black flag soon if he doesn't pit. You can get a black for a penalty or rough driving, but usually the spotter or crew chief is told first before the black flag.
2007-11-11 13:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the ones above are penalties/Black Flags, The only one I can think of is the All-Star Race when they are forced to pit during one of the segments
2007-11-11 14:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of situations but they all fall under the black flag. The black flag means a mandatory pit stop.
2007-11-11 15:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the other two said... safety issue... car too slow(not keeping pace with the rest of the field), something hanging off the car that could fall onto the track, losing oil or other fluids from the car that would create a hazard on the track, etc.
Speaking of rough driving, I'm surprised Montoya wasn't flagged for HIS driving.
2007-11-11 14:02:38 · answer #7 · answered by Steve T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, a black flag is for a safety issue with the car. Having to come in for a penalty is something different.
2007-11-11 13:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have forced many drivers to pit in the past for a variety of reasons--Rough Driving--Pit Row Speed Violations and on and on!!!!!!
2007-11-11 14:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by Ed P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get to aggresive or you car isn't safe they will make you pit. They have to be safe for themselves and the other drivers on track.
2007-11-11 15:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by sgrmama24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋