Weather issues caused the postponement of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Loop 121 race, and sailing continues to be rough as weather is once again causing issues with the resumption of the race Sunday.
Gates for the event did not open on time Sunday morning because “of the threat of severe weather," and after an estimated start time of 10:45 a.m. was set, rain intensified, causing the race to once again be delayed.
According to officials, "standing water on the street course" is delaying the race, putting the start "into a holding pattern."
The race, which completed 24 laps on Saturday before lightning caused a halt to the proceedings, was originally supposed to resume at 10 a.m.
The Loop 121 is scheduled to consist of 56 laps.
NASCAR has not yet provided a full update on the schedule of events for Sunday.
The Cup Series race, which was originally scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, was then moved up to 4:05 p.m. because of weather issues, according to NASCAR officials. It is unclear whether the weather delay for the Xfinity race will impact the start of the Cup Series competition.
Stay tuned for the latest updates as they become available.
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