It was a disappointing day for NASCAR fans on Sunday, as the playoff elimination race at Bristol Motor Speedway was halted due to rain. The race was scheduled to be the final event of the first round of the playoffs, with the top 12 drivers advancing to the next round.
The race was stopped after just 78 laps, with Kyle Busch leading the field. Unfortunately, due to the rain, NASCAR was unable to resume the race and had to call it off. This means that the drivers who were in contention for the playoffs will have to wait until next week’s race at Richmond Raceway to determine who will advance.
This is not the first time that weather has affected a NASCAR race this season. Earlier this year, the Daytona 500 was postponed due to rain and had to be rescheduled for a later date. This time, however, NASCAR was unable to find a way to finish the race and had to call it off.
The decision to halt the race was met with disappointment from both drivers and fans alike. Many had been looking forward to seeing who would make it through to the next round of the playoffs. However, NASCAR officials felt that it was in the best interest of everyone involved to call off the race due to safety concerns.
The good news is that NASCAR will still be able to determine who advances to the next round of the playoffs. The drivers who were in contention at Bristol will now have to wait until next week’s race at Richmond Raceway to determine their fate.
Overall, it was a disappointing day for NASCAR fans, as the playoff elimination race at Bristol Motor Speedway was halted due to rain. However, NASCAR will still be able to determine who advances to the next round of the playoffs, as the drivers who were in contention at Bristol will now have to wait until next week’s race at Richmond Raceway.
