Sunday’s race is the second in three races to be delayed by rain, though the rain that fell on Easter Sunday at Bristol didn’t push the race to Monday. The postponement at Dover raises the conundrum that NASCAR has created with its late Sunday afternoon start times to maximize television viewership.
Why was Dover postponed today?
It was the first race this year that NASCAR has had to postpone because of rain.
Was 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 is NASCAR 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 happened in the Nascar Dover race today?
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 Dover race today get rained out?
Rain postponed Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway to Monday. May 1, 2022, at 5:37 p.m. DOVER, Del.
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.
Who won Dover race today 2022?
DOVER, Del. — Josh Berry led the final 55 laps to earn his first Xfinity Series win of 2022 at Dover Motor Speedway.
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.
Why is Dover called the Monster Mile?
From 2007 through 2009 the speedway received an upgrade — “The Monster Makeover” — that expanded the track’s facilities. In 2008, during the makeover, a 46-foot fiberglass creature was built outside the racetrack, and named Miles the Monster.
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.
Where is NASCAR racing this weekend 2022?
2022 NASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND – Phoenix Raceway.
Is Dodge coming back to NASCAR?
What is this? But according to the most recent report from Sports Business Journal (SBJ), Dodge’s plans to return to NASCAR have stalled. The article stated that last year, Dodge held talks with at least one team, the Ford-backed team of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK Racing).
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 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.
Who won NASCAR Dover race today?
Chase Elliott took the lead from Ross Chastain on a restart with 53 laps to go and went on to score his first Cup win of the season Monday at Dover Motor Speedway. Elliott is the last of the four Hendrick Motorsports drivers to win this year.
What time does the green flag drop today at Dover?
Green flag is scheduled to wave at 2:43 p.m. PRERACE: Cup garage opens at 11:30 a.m. … Driver introductions are at 1:55 p.m. …
Was the NASCAR race postponed because of rain?
Kyle Larson on the delay at Daytona
Kyle Larson shares his thoughts on how a daytime race Sunday at Daytona could be different than the scheduled Saturday night event. The Cup race was postponed due to rain and is set to be run at 10 a.m. ET Sunday.
Do the races get Cancelled if it rains?
Generally, yes. If it so heavy it is dangerous for the riders and the horses, then it is cancelled. If it is really wet, then any races on the turf are taken off and put on the dirt.
Why did Dover have 12 points deducted?
They were even deducted 12 points, and fined £40,000, for failing to fulfill fixtures last season due to the financial impact of the pandemic. “We were set up to fail this season,” Jim Parmenter, the Dover chairman and owner, told ESPN.
Why has Dover got 0 points?
Dover Athletic will play no further part in the National League this term with their results expunged after failing to meet fixture obligations from 16-27 February. The National League club have also been issued a 12-point deduction for the 2021-2022 season and fined £40,000.