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.
Ty Dillon (baby watch) set to race today. Daniel Hemric on standby. #nascar
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 12, 2017
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.
Yes. Menard will have to start from the rear because he won't qualify the car. #nascar https://t.co/0mFEEzd7j8
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 3, 2017
That's a small price to pay.