Drivers have to qualify; Win a race since last year The Winston race, Win the Winston Open qualifier race, or Win one of The Winston All-Star Races from the past 5 years. This race was run in 3 segments with 2 30 lap segments and a 10 lap shootout segment for a total of 70 laps.
To participate in this race, drivers must demonstrate their skills through qualifying; they need to win a race that occurred within the past year, or one of the Winston Open qualifier races from the last five years, or a Winston All-Star Race from the previous five years. The race itself was divided into three segments: two 30-lap segments followed by a 10-lap shootout for a total of 70 laps.