Why Was Dover Race Cancelled?

Hamlin pitted when the caution flew for rain, and Larson, who stayed out, led for five laps under caution before NASCAR had to stop the race because the track was too wet to continue. It was the first race this year that NASCAR has had to postpone because of rain.

Is the Dover race Cancelled?

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway has been postponed until Monday at noon ET after rain showers halted the race just 78 laps in. News: The #DuraMAXDrydene400 at @MonsterMile is postponed due to weather.

Why was the Nascar race Cancelled?

NASCAR has postponed Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series regular season finale at Daytona International Speedway to Sunday morning due to inclement weather. Coverage of the race begins Sunday at 10 a.m. ET on CNBC. The race will also stream live on Peacock.

Who won 2022 Dover race?

Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott claims Dover victory; all four Hendrick cars in 2022 win column. NASCAR Cup Series standings leader Chase Elliott earned his first victory of the season in Monday’s weather-delayed DuraMAX Drydene 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.

Did the Cup race get rained out?

(AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway was rained out Saturday night and rescheduled for Sunday. The 400-mile race, the regular-season finale that will decide the last two playoff spots, will now begin at 10 a.m. EDT.

Why was Dover postponed today?

It was the first race this year that NASCAR has had to postpone because of rain.

What happened to Dover Motorsports?

Following the merger, Dover will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports. Following the merger, shares of Dover will cease to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Is Dodge leaving NASCAR?

Will it Come Back? After the 2012 season, Dodge, the iconic American automobile company said farewell to NASCAR. Although it remained a part of the Xfinity Series and the Truck Series for a few more years, Dodge had left the first tier of the sport in 2012 after reentering in 1999.

Why did Lowes get out of NASCAR?

“This is a hit to NASCAR and the team, but, in the big picture, this is an issue beyond the sport as much as anything,” Page said. “Lowe’s has some financial issues that have been building for a while and it just doesn’t make sense to put $20 million-plus into a NASCAR program right now.

Is NASCAR losing popularity?

NASCAR is clearly falling behind other motorsports in a new era of television. Formula 1 and IndyCar are on the rise while NASCAR is slowly declining on a weekly and yearly basis.

Is Dover Speedway closing?

DOVER – Dover Motorsports, the parent company of Dover International Speedway and one of the last independent owners of a top-tier NASCAR racetrack, is officially no more, after its planned sale closed Wednesday.

What is the top speed at Dover Speedway?

NASCAR

Which driver has the most wins at Dover?

Jimmie Johnson owns the most NASCAR Cup Series victories at Dover Motor Speedway with 11. Including that first race in 1969, one of 200 career victories for the great Richard Petty, Dover Motor Speedway has hosted 104 NASCAR Cup Series races.

What happened with Kyle Larson’s car?

Larson was on Wallace’s inside and his car drifted up the track. Wallace’s car hit the wall and then went left and hit the right rear of Larson’s car. That crashed both of them and also collected playoff driver Christopher Bell.

Why is the NASCAR race postponed today?

— Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway has been postponed because of wet weather. The race is now scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m. ET on CNBC, Peacock, NBC Sports App, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

What happens if it rains at horse racing?

Turf and All-Weather Courses:
Rainfall has huge influence on horse racing and it will decide the going conditions at a racecourse. Too little rain and the turf becomes hard, meaning there is less “give” under a horse’s foot than usual and the track is then either described as “Good” or “Good to Firm”.

Why is Dover not playing?

Dover Athletic’s funds dried up after the grant funding was pulled, and with no supporters allowed to watch the matches, they had no choice but to stop playing for the rest of the season.

Why is Dover FC not playing?

It is because of Dover’s financial realities that Parmenter, who runs a fruit and vegetable distribution company, took the controversial decision to furlough everyone on the club’s payroll last January. As a result, Dover could not fulfil their fixture obligations and didn’t play beyond the end of January last season.

Did the Nascar race at Dover get rained out?

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover was red-flagged 78 laps in because of rain and will be resumed at noon ET Monday on Fox Sports 1. The race began shortly after 3 p.m. ET at a track that doesn’t have lights, so racing Sunday evening was not an option.

What happened to Larson at Dover?

Larson finished second to Alex Bowman after leading 263 of the 400 laps. The key moment came when Bowman beat Larson off pit road and went on to lead the final 97 laps last May. Larson has led at least 85 laps in five of his last nine Dover starts. He has 10 top 10s in his last 12 races at the track.

Is the France family still involved in NASCAR?

NASCAR was founded by Bill France, Sr. in 1948 and to this day France family members own and operate NASCAR.