Thanks to rain, a long-ass race at Texas Motor Speedway just got even longer.
NASCAR postponed the remainder of the Autotrader Echopark Automotive 500 to Monday at 10 a.m., due to unyielding rain showers. In a year full of cancellations, delays and other challenges due to COVID-19, NASCAR officials want to get in the penultimate race of the Cup series and finish things on a high.
NBCSN will carry the live television broadcast. PRN and SiriusXM will carry the radio broadcast.
Cup race delayed to Monday, Due to rain at Texas Motor Speedway
Clint Bowyer will lead the field back to green.
The Cup Series made it 49 laps into the 34th race of the season, before caution flew for rain. After riding around a few laps, NASCAR Officials red-flagged the event on Lap 53.
Stay tuned to LWOS’ Motorsport Coverage for the latest on this important race.
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FORT WORTH, Texas – October 25: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally designed by Noah Sweet Chevrolet, and Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Oct. 25, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
