Past Champion Provisional limit

I guess the powers that be at NASCAR gave this a second thought, in the beginning when it was brought up they said they wouldn't change it.  Now it seems they made an about face and decided that a driver can only use 6 in a season.

I was a bit disappointed to hear the new rule.  I think they're still giving them too much.  If they are so steadfast about not getting rid of it altogether, I think they should have limited it to 1.

I'm sure Dale Jarrett and his team are not too thrilled with this.  Jarrett has not always been the greatest qualifier and in the new Toyota team, there is no guarantees, but he'll have 6 free passes to use if he needs it.

To me, if a team or driver has to use that many provisionals, they shouldn't be there.  I think NASCAR should have gotten rid of the past champion provisional long ago or at least make it where the only one who can get it is the recent champion, who would probably not need it.

Your thoughts?