NASCAR race at Richmond Raceway faces delays due to rain, with drivers using wet-weather tires for the first time in a Cup points race. Chase Elliott leads the race without issues on the wet track, while teams navigate challenges and uncertainties with the changing conditions.
🗯️ "The rain tires are forgiving. The slick tires will not be forgiving." - No. 38 @Team_FRM radio 🗣️ "I think the second groove is dried out but it's really hard to see." - @Chris_Buescher 🗯️ "If we do a real pit stop later, it's gonna get interesting." - No. 21 team radio
Oval racing on wet-weather tires, everyone 😎 Watch it on FOX. Stream it» https://t.co/mRRDpA6iAy https://t.co/PiyvVIRlQo
Chase Elliott leads lap one at Richmond. There were no issues on the start with the wet weather tires
🗯️ "Gonna be interesting [...] be careful. Good luck," @Blaney says. FS1, MRN & @SiriusXMNASCAR have coverage from Richmond for what will be the first Cup points race run with wet weather tires ever.
Wet weather start for this one in Richmond, everyone. How we feeling?
UPDATE: The command for tonight's race is currently on hold due to weather. Stay with us on FOX!
#NASCAR is still working to get @RichmondRaceway ready for tonight's 400-lapper. They do have wet-weather tires and are willing to race on a damp track, but the race remains in a holding pattern. 🌧️ https://t.co/BUWIx0Y2BZ
The start of the NASCAR race is on hold due to rain.