what is dvp in nascar

In NASCAR, DVP stands for Damaged Vehicle Policy. It is a set of rules that determines the continued eligibility of a stock car once it has been damaged during a race. The DVP clock is the amount of time a team has to make repairs to a damaged car before it is no longer eligible to continue in the race. The DVP clock has been revised several times over the years, with changes made based on discussions with teams and the reduction of the number of over-the-wall pit crew. NASCAR announced in 2022 that the DVP clock will be increased to 10 minutes for the Cup Series Playoffs. The DVP is an important policy in NASCAR as it ensures that damaged cars are repaired safely and quickly, while also maintaining a level playing field for all teams.