NASCAR has initiated track drying procedures at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) to prepare for the continuation of the USA Today 301 race. Efforts to dry the track began on June 22, 2024, but were interrupted by rain. The Cup Series practice was able to commence briefly under threatening skies but was again halted due to precipitation. On June 23, 2024, NASCAR resumed track drying operations despite a lightning strike reported within an 8-mile radius of the track. The track drying process is ongoing, with NASCAR officials aiming to complete it before sunset. Coverage of the events is being provided by USA Network, and NASCAR will not be off the lightning clock until about 6:24 p.m. ET.
The view about five minutes ago at @NHMS as #NASCAR tries to dry the track for the continuation of the #USAToday301 https://t.co/ixA5KWofe0
Track drying efforts are underway at @NHMS. Stay with us on @USANetwork for the latest. https://t.co/cciFTpxdqL
There is still two-and-a-half hours until sunset. The track-drying process is underway. #NASCAR
#NASCAR reports a lightning strike within the 8-mile radius of the track and says they won't be off the lightning clock until about 6:24 p.m. ET ... Track drying is continuing
#NASCAR has sent the track drying crews back out on the track to try and get @NHMS ready before it gets dark. This was outside the media center going to pit road. https://t.co/5Jo4k3cR91
Track drying has begun at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. We remain on USA Network. #NASCAR
NASCAR starting to work on drying the track.
NASCAR has begun to dry the track.
NASCAR officials channel just ordered the track drying equipment to start moving...
#NASCAR to begin track drying at New Hampshire
#NASCAR beginning track drying procedures
Cup practice is finally underway at New Hampshire. USA Network. Still a threat of precipitation for this session and the Xfinity race.
#NASCAR Cup practice is underway under threatening skies at New Hampshire. USA has the coverage
Cup Series practice at New Hampshire is underway. #NASCAR
Cup practice is underway. Scheduled for 30 minutes but rain in the area.
#NASCAR Cup practice is under way at @NHMS
NASCAR beginning the dry the track in hopes for Cup practice and qualifying.