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Midweek Storm Looms Over NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray
nascar-cup2 months ago

Midweek Storm Looms Over NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray

A historic North Carolina snowstorm forced the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray to be moved to Wednesday, and forecasters warn of another storm bringing rain and a potential half-inch of snow into race time. Goodyear has wet-weather tires ready, and organizers say the event could proceed in light rain or mild conditions, though they aim to avoid further postponements. Project manager Justin Swilling cited the cautious decision to postpone, and fans are urged to dress for cold weather as the midweek show will include a pre-race spectacle.

motorsports3 years ago

Martinsville NASCAR Races Highlight Lessons Learned and Firsts Achieved.

NASCAR could use wet weather tires for the first time on an oval track in a Cup race at Martinsville Speedway, but only before the racing surface is dry. NASCAR got its first chance to use the wet weather tires on an oval track in Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville. John Hunter Nemechek won his second Xfinity Series race of the season, leading 198 of 250 laps to take the checkered flag and the $100,00 Dash 4 Cash bonus Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway. Ryan Preece will lead the field to the green flag Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.