NASCAR has unleashed a game-changing update to its Open Exemption Provisional (OEP) rules, mandating 41-car starting grids for marquee Cup Series races when entries exceed 40 vehicles—a move ...

NASCAR officials updated the Cup Series Rule Book on Wednesday, revising rules around the Open Exemption Provisional (OEP) berth to mandate a 41-car field when it is granted. Competition officials ...

Custer's No. 41 is much different than his Stewart-Haas ... and it'll be intersting to see more paint schemes with the new number font. More: NASCAR champion Kurt Busch medically cleared to ...

Earl Trophy on Sunday. Five out of nine open cars, who were able to earn their spot on the 41-car starting grid, are seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr., Justin ...