Both nascar races postponed?

Question

espn just announced that nascar has decided for public safety reasons, both tonight and tomorrow night's races will be postponed until sunday. the cup race coverage will begin at 1pm eastern on espn, and the nationwide race at 6:30 eastern on espn2.

well, at least i'll know when to record, and what channel.

what do you think of them postponing both races already? has that ever happened before? don't they normally wait until closer to racetime?

Answer 1

It sucks flat out. Glad the fans were thought of once for a change though. I guess I don't understand why the Cup race can't be at night still and the nationwide race in the afternoon.  

Answer 2

Thank god for extra TV's and remotes, there will be Nascar, IRL, Baseball and football, thats alot in one day. But the biggest TV will be on Nascar, and during commericials we'll hop over to the IRL race.. I'll be exhausted by the time Wind Tunnel comes on Sunday night. Nascar had to think about the safety of all those fans and teams,and drivers, sure we hate the race not being on saturday night, but its safety first for all.

edit: I totally forgot the US Open Tennis as well.

Go Dale Jr & Hms

Answer 3

I like it a whole lot more than knowing that rain is coming and making us sit 5 hours through a rain delay before calling it. Remember California this year. They kept us up until two in the morning than called it. I took off from work because I knew it was going to be a washout. I just wish they ran the Nationwide Series first.

Answer 4

NASCAR has become paranoid listening to the Weather Channel reporters hyperventilating & drooling over what will be a rain storm in Virginia.  

Answer 5

I'm glad they went ahead and canceled it instead of waiting. The safety of the fans and drivers should and is their top priority. Thanks for the update on this, I had heard earlier on the radio that it was the other way around. Nationwide series first then cup series at night after the Nationwide race.

I hope that Gibbs leaves Schrader in the car for the race. Lagano has alot of years ahead of him and putting him in there in the heat of the chase balltle with so much on the line he needs to wait. JMO

Answer 6

well first off thanks for anwsering my question, i was just watching espn and heard that and thought to myself, 'was i hearing things' so i came on here to find out. :)   i would've liked to watch the race tomorrow but if they think theres dangers in this storm then its best to postpone the races. and as far as i can remember this has never happened.

Answer 7

That sucks.  I like night racing and now I have to flip between that and football.

Answer 8

First off we have to think about the safety of everyone in the path of Hanna and the other storms in the region.  It sucks that everything got delayed, we are all excited for the race, but it is a minor inconvenience in the grand scheme of things.  I think there are enough races left for Joey to get his 7 in.  I'm sure they would have liked to start him at a smaller track, like Richmond, but it shouldn't matter much to them.  Joey will be good whenever he gets going and I wasn't fired up about him possibly getting in or causing a wreck in the last race before the chase.  I'm hoping JD and Joe will just wait another week to get him in his first cup race.

3 STR8 N 08!!!

Answer 9

I'm glad they're on Sunday, along with football, GO BEARS!!!

Home Depot won't let Joey run his 1st Cup race in the #96 car.

Answer 10

That's rite. It did get postponed. There will still be people at the track. Saturday is wet t-shirt day

Answer 11

I hate that the Nationwide race gets to be run at night, while they have to run the cup race in broad daylight.

Also, no I don't think Joey Lagano will manage to be in the race.  

Answer 12

well that sucks its the same that happened to the spring race last year

Answer 13

I think it's a great thing NASCAR postponed the race for the safety for others, as for Joey Lagano I don't know what Gibbs can do about it unless they through a little money NASCAR's way..., but I still don't think that will work. I also want to mention that the three guys fighting for all the positions are all starting together, and if someone messes up then eveyone of them gets wrecked, and then it just turns into a race aobut who can do the most laps.

Answer 14

grrrrr

Answer 15

I hate it when that happens!!!

And I just got my new Steven Wallace t-shirt in the mail today so I could show allegiance for my favorite Nationwide only driver.

I'm wearing it anyway!!!!

Poor Wonder Bread boy, hopefully he gets in somehow.

Answer 16

Thanks for the update. If they're postponing the race for the safety of the fans, that makes more sense than anything. Maybe we should all think up a good question and ask it tomorrow night, just so we can get a NASCAR fix.

Answer 17

It's surprising that they've call the races so soon, but I applaud their decision.  I can't recall NASCAR postponing races this early.

I don't know what I'm going to do with myself.  I might have to resort to <gasp> housework.  lol

Answer 18

Well that sucks but if its for safety reasons then im glad they are postponing it. as for your other question i honestly dont have a clue

Answer 19

Ya im pissed this is one of the best races of the season if not the best and their postponing it.

Answer 20

It's not like it's bad. At least we'll be able to see it, pretty much without worry of rain.  

Answer 21

Thank you for that update.   Just got home and didnt know what was going on.  Guess I will have to set the DVR, have to work that day.

Answer 22

I ought to get a dime every time this is asked. Man.... that's a lot of dimes....

Answer 23

I have to work all day on Sunday, so I get to miss the Cup race and most of the Nationwide race.  

Answer 24

Yup.....Both races have indeed been postponed until Sunday.  ESPN 2 just announced it.  

Answer 25

kudos to nascar for postponing both races. i think i speak for all of us when i say i wouldn't want anybody to get hurt out there during this kind of weather.

Answer 26

I realize most people prefer a night race, but I'm glad for a Sunday afternoon race.

I believe Logano will be out now.