(AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series race at NASCAR Cup Series 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.
Did the Nascar Cup race get rained out?
NASCAR Cup Race at Daytona Rained Out, Moved to Sunday.
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 a NASCAR race?
If the rain starts after halfway and there is absolutely no sign of it letting up, then NASCAR will go ahead and call it and have a wet victory lane. If the rain begins before the halfway point, NASCAR will try to keep the cars on the track to keep it dry.
Who won the rain delay NASCAR?
Kyle Larson
The reigning NASCAR Cup champion beat Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott on a restart with five laps to go on Sunday. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Kyle Larson was looking for a jolt of momentum.
Is the Nascar race Cancelled today?
No, there is not a NASCAR race today. The next NASCAR race will come on February 5, 2023, when the Cup Series travels to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the Busch Light Clash. See you in 2023!
Who got suspended from NASCAR 2022?
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Ben Beshore, the crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 18 team, has been suspended for the next four races after his car lost a wheel following a late pit stop at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Where is NASCAR racing this weekend 2022?
2022 NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND – Phoenix Raceway.
Why are NASCAR windows open?
With the window being open in the car, it allows air to flow in and out of the car better throughout the race, and even helps the pit crews make necessary adjustments to the driver and their car mid race should the heat still be an issue for the driver.
Who won the nascar championship today?
After dominating all day from the pole, Logano took the lead for the final time with 29 laps to go and held off Ryan Blaney in the closing laps to win the season finale at Phoenix Raceway, giving him his fourth win of the 2022 season and his second NASCAR Cup Series championship.
Why did NASCAR race in the rain?
NASCAR doesn’t run in the rain on ovals, due to the high speeds. This is why that we only see them race in the rain at road courses. The Monster energy series has never raced in the rain, but a handful of Xfinity series races have run in rain.
What is the temperature inside a NASCAR?
between 100 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
“It’s a race car that’s meant to go fast and to keep you safe.” The whole car produces a lot of heat from the engine, breaks and driveline, but the inside of the vehicle can get anywhere between 100 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the longest rain delay in NASCAR history?
On March 11, 1973, NASCAR was forced to stop a Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway due to rain after 52 laps. They waited two weeks to come back and finish. Didn’t matter to NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough; he wound up leading all 500 laps of the event, setting a modern-era record.
How long can a NASCAR rain delay last?
Per policy, it won’t move up a race by more than an hour without giving 24-hour’s notice. Because of speeds north of 200 mph, NASCAR can’t race when it’s raining. If the race gets past the halfway point and rain starts, the race is ended (unless officials think rain will stop soon).
Who got suspended from NASCAR recently?
– Ben Beshore, crew chief for Cup Series driver Kyle Busch, along with crew members Derrell Edwards and Michael Hicks are suspended for the next four NASCAR events, including the Busch Light Clash in 2023.
Who won the NASCAR race Sunday 2022?
Joey Logano
Joey Logano won the NASCAR Cup Series championship Sunday, claiming the trophy after 312 laps at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. The win gives Logano his second career championship, the first coming in 2018 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Las Vegas.
What time is the NASCAR race tomorrow in Las Vegas?
2:30 p.m. ET
Eight NASCAR Cup Series drivers will continue the search for a championship in Sunday’s 400-mile race (2:30 p.m. ET, NBC) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Who won the NASCAR race today at Daytona?
Rookie Austin Cindric gets first NASCAR Cup Series win in thrilling 2022 Daytona 500. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Why did Bubba get suspended?
The suspension was the result of him, in retaliation, turning Kyle Larson into the wall at Vegas — an extremely dangerous move considering the speeds and the way he used his car to hook Larson’s car. After the accident, Wallace shoved Larson several times and also pushed away the hand of a NASCAR official.
Was Bubba suspended?
NASCAR suspended Bubba Wallace for the Cup race Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway for intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson last weekend, making Wallace just the fourth driver in the past 11 years to be suspended for an on-track incident.
Who Will Chase Elliott drive for in 2022?
The 2022 NASCAR season marks the sixth year of UniFirst’s multi-year partnership with Hendrick Motorsports and the third year sponsoring Elliott and the No. 9 team.