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Above The Yellow Line: How the Controversial Double Yellow Line Rule Changed NASCAR

NASCAR’s rulebook has undergone several changes throughout the sport’s history. Notably, implementing mandatory safety features for the drivers and teams. From the creation of the HANS device to the invention of SAFER barriers, NASCAR is always looking to better protect its talent.

There is one rule that has taken safety to a whole new level. It’s not a device in the car or something that the drivers have to wear. This rule impacts the style of racing that fans see at superspeedways.

Introducing the double yellow line rule. At tracks like Daytona, Talladega, and Atlanta, drivers can’t drop below the line, painted on the apron of the track, to advance their position. If race officials feel this rule was broken, they have the right to black flag a driver.

The double yellow line rule is not cut-and-dry. It relies on discretionary calls, asking officials to judge each moment on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes, NASCAR gets these calls right. Other times, fans and drivers are left frustrated.

With the 2024 NASCAR schedule kicking off the season at back-to-back superspeedway-style tracks, it’s time to review the double yellow line rule and its most controversial moments.

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