NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta restarted after 3-hour weather delay
The NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta was resumed after a three-hour delay caused by lightning and rain. Officials successfully dried the track to allow the race to continue to its full distance under clear conditions.
Why it matters
Weather-related disruptions in major sporting events impact scheduling, broadcast logistics, and the safety protocols governing professional racing.
UPDATE: The red flag was lifted at 11:37 p.m. ET/10:37 p.m. CT, after more than a three-hour delay.
The Quaker State 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta is under a red flag for lightning and rain after 109 laps.
The race was halted under a lightning hold at 8:25 p.m. Eastern/7:25 p.m. Central, with a storm cell near the track in Hampton, Georgia.
No rain had fallen at the time of the red flag, but did fall a few minutes after the race was paused.
Despite a dicey weather forecast, the race began on time just after 7:15 p.m. Eastern.
The race will be considered official after 130 completed laps.
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