Cup series driver may have to leave right before the race starts, has replacement standing by


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The NASCAR baby boom continues.

Bob Pockrass of ESPN notes that Daniel Hemric is standing by in case Ty Dillon -- who is on baby watch -- has to leave before the race starts.

Hemric has found himself in this position before. Just last week, he qualified for Paul Menard, whose wife just had a baby.

Since Hemric qualified in the No. 27 Chevrolet for Menard, NASCAR rules say Menard had to start from the rear.

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