the fact is that the rule exists and Ambrose is actually not the only one to be hurt by the rule. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was hurt by the same rule in 2004 at Talladega and everyone can think about Mark Martin in 1994, whom also was hurt by this rule after he pulled off the track a lap short in a nationwide series race.
While Greg Biffle may have snuck by the rulebook in 2007, NASCAR has made attempts to follow its rules in 2010.
Oh the Biffle race was Kansas
The race was shortened due to Kansas not having any lights.
Biffle decided to stay out and after a late race caution, the race would have to finish under yellow because of the darkness. Under the caution laps, Biffle eventually ran out of fuel and was forced to slow his pace to a crawl. Biffle crossed the finish line in about the fourth or fifth position as the other cars with fuel kept the pace lap speed. Despite not following NASCAR rules, including Rulebook section 10-4 and others that would apply under caution, Biffle was still awarded the win.
While Greg Biffle may have snuck by the rulebook in 2007, NASCAR has made attempts to follow its rules in 2010.
Oh the Biffle race was Kansas
The race was shortened due to Kansas not having any lights.
Biffle decided to stay out and after a late race caution, the race would have to finish under yellow because of the darkness. Under the caution laps, Biffle eventually ran out of fuel and was forced to slow his pace to a crawl. Biffle crossed the finish line in about the fourth or fifth position as the other cars with fuel kept the pace lap speed. Despite not following NASCAR rules, including Rulebook section 10-4 and others that would apply under caution, Biffle was still awarded the win.