After 2 races, some drivers are at risk of dropping out of the top 35 in Owner's Points.
The 2007 Owner's Points will be used beginning at race 5.

Drivers currently out of the Top 35 in 2007 Owner’s Points
These drivers are IN the next 2 races with 2006 Owner’s Points :
Jeff Green
Jamie McMurray
Martin Truex Jr
Ken Schrader
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Scott Riggs

These drivers are also out of the 2006 Owner’s Points
& they MUST qualify on speed for the next 2 races at least :
Boris Said
David Reutimann
Dave Blaney
John Andretti
Michael Waltrip

With 50+ drivers qualifying for the 43 spots, being in the top 35 in Owner's Points becomes crucial.
A bad qualifying run will send a driver home if he isn't in the top 35 in Owner's Points !