The top 6 in quals are inverted in the A main-if they make it through the heat races.....Qual. is very important with USAC the heats are invert (top 24) so yes if you sand bag you will start up front in the heat race but you will then start where you qualed. in the feature..... Ex. If i qual. 24 quick, I will start in the pole of my heat but start behind the guys 1st-23rd quick in the A...the b is also lined up by qual. times... thats why East started on the pole after running last (dnf) in his heat race...... 2 laps can make or break your whole night!