Definition:
A starting spot awarded to a driver who did not qualify for the race based on his speed.
Starting spots 37-43 during each NASCAR race are awarded via this system.
Pronunciation:
pro vis uh nal • (noun)
Examples:
He messed up during his qualifying run so he'll have to take a provisional to get into the race.
Common Misspellings:
provisonal
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