David Starr will no longer be racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ season opener later on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Starr’s qualifying lap was disallowed after his No. 66 MBM Motorsports Ford failed post-qualifying inspection at Daytona International Speedway. Starr originally qualified in 29th for the United Rentals 300 with a speed of 178.628 mph.
Toby Christie reported that, per the No. 66 crew, there was an issue with the trackbar during the inspection.
Daytona was the only scheduled start for Starr with the No. 66 team so far in 2024.
With Starr’s disqualification, Dawson Cram inherits his first career start at Daytona, driving the JD Motorsports No. 4 Chevrolet. Cram had previously failed to qualify for the event, but was given a provisional following Starr’s DNQ. This will be Cram’s first start with the team.
“I was excited, man.” Cram told Frontstretch. “This is a big opportunity for me. You hate to go home from the first one, missing it, but there’s always next week.
“Luckily, we made it in. The good Lord put us in the race, somehow, someway, but we’re excited for tonight.”
Cram will join the rest of the Xfinity field later on Saturday afternoon for the green flag at 4:30 p.m. ET. Coverage will be provided by FOX Sports 1.
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