I moved this post as it was in the CSR roster.
I agree completely with this: anyone who gets a car on the track (even for an untimed practice session) and therefore forfeits the right to a refund should get counted.
As the rule is applied now, one must either qualify for or start a race. Breaking in an untimed session and not being able to continue the weekend doesn't count. We lost at least 3 possible car counts in 1999 because of this exact situation and by the slimmest of margins, went on probation in 2000.
Doesn't seem fair, logical or right. If you pay to play and play even a little, you should get credit for the effort.