The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season had a significant decrease in the number of cautions compared to the previous three seasons.
There were 216 cautions during the 36-race Cup series season. There were 305 cautions in the 2009 season, 265 in 2010 and 278 last season.
Some additional caution statistics provided by Darnell Communications:
Most Cautions in a Race 2012 – 14 (Kansas 2) 2011 – 18 (Martinsville 2) 2010 – 15 (Martinsville 2) 2009 – 17 (Darlington)
Fewest Cautions in a Race 2012 – 1 (Fontana) 2011 – 3 (New Hampshire 2) 2010 – 3 (Richmond 2) 2009 – 3 (Michigan 1, Indianapolis)
Most Caution Laps in a Race 2012 – 87 (Bristol 2) 2011 – 108 (Martinsville 2) 2010 – 103 (Bristol 2) 2009 – 73 (Martinsville 1)
Most Miles Under Caution 2012 – 105.000 (Daytona 1) 2011 – 150.000 (Daytona 1) 2010 – 100.000 (Daytona 1) 2009 – 99.718 (Darlington)
Races Extended Due to Caution 2012 – 10 2011 – 7 2010 – 7 2009 – 5
Races Shortened Due To Weather 2012 – 2 2011 – 0 2010 – 0 2009 – 3
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