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NASCAR’s New Stage Break Rule | Minneapolis News

NASCAR’s Cup Series is revving up for a major change this weekend at Iowa Speedway — they’re ditching the old stage break rules. If a caution hits with 10 laps or fewer left in either of the first two stages, that yellow flag instantly ends the stage. No more waiting — the caution itself becomes the break. The goal? Slash those endless caution laps and pack in more thrilling green-flag racing. Fans have been begging for less yellow and more action, and NASCAR’s listening. When cars cross the line under caution, the leader gets a special green-and-white checkered flag alongside the yellow one…

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