The NASCAR Cup Series found itself in an unexpected pause on Sunday afternoon as inclement weather rolled across EchoPark Speedway during Lap 109, forcing officials to bring out the red flag.
A race halted by the elements
Ryan Blaney, who had already captured Stage 1 and led 86 laps before the caution, was officially listed as the race leader when the stoppage occurred, keeping his momentum alive for a potential restart.
The top five running order at that moment featured Bubba Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott, while Erik Jones, Kyle Larson, Carson Hocevar, Joey Logano and Ty Gibbs completed the top ten with 52 laps remaining in Stage 2.
Team Penske’s presence was felt throughout the field, with Blaney’s lead underscoring the organization’s strong performance this season.
Fans and competitors alike now await the green flag, hopeful that the weather will clear and the action will resume in the coming minutes.