The start of Sunday’s Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway has been delayed.
Lightning was detected at 2:35 p.m. ET, causing a hold of activities. There can be no lightning strikes for 30 minutes within 8 miles of the track before a lightning hold is rescinded.
Rain has since fallen at the track.
The lightning hold was lifted at 4:26 p.m. ET. Track drying continued. NASCAR sent the Titans to begin drying the track at 4:03 p.m. ET. Lightning returned at 4:56 p.m.
The command to fire engines was scheduled for 3:13 p.m. ET. The green flag was scheduled to wave at 3:24 p.m. ET.
More Lightning confirmed @TalladegaSuperS ! Take shelter! #lightning #storm #NASCAR Nature’s light show! pic.twitter.com/2c6garRnXa
— Tab Boyd (@Spotter_Tab) June 21, 2020
Lightning confirmed @TalladegaSuperS ! 😮 #lightning #storm #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/zzP9IzuZqd
— Tab Boyd (@Spotter_Tab) June 21, 2020