Lightning Halts Atlanta NASCAR Cup Race Near Halfway

Lightning forced the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway to red-flag after 108 of 260 laps, with half-distance at lap 131; thunderstorms and heavy rain paused action as Ryan Blaney led the field (Bubba Wallace second, Tyler Reddick third, Christopher Bell fourth, Chase Elliott fifth). The stoppage also gives Ross Chastain a free pass, placing 31 cars on the lead lap, and teams will pit for fuel and tires when the race resumes.