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NASCAR Postpones Thunder in the Mountains 200 Amid Stormy Forecast

NASCAR and track officials have moved the Thunder in the Mountains 200 from June 20 to July 18, 2026, to protect teams and fans from an expected gloomy weekend in New Hampshire. Local divisions will run as planned, and the series will return to action at Seekonk Speedway on July 1.

Jun 19, 2026

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at White Mountain Rescheduled to July 2026

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at White Mountain Motorsports Park, originally set for June 20, 2026, has been moved to July 18, 2026, due to forecasted rain. The shift impacts the title battle between John McKennedy and Stephen Kopcik, while notable drivers prepare for the historic New Hampshire venue.

Jun 19, 2026

NASCAR’s Early Pocono Start Pays Off Amid Rain, Praise and Rating Shifts

NASCAR shifted the Pocono race start two hours earlier, a change made possible by Prime Video’s scheduling flexibility. The earlier slot allowed the event to finish before a rain front arrived, ensuring a full‑distance competition without interruptions. During the latest episode of Inside the Race, veteran analysts Steve Letarte and Kyle Petty lauded the adjustment. Letarte explained that without the time change the cars would have been stuck in wet conditions, while Petty emphasized the fan‑friendly benefit of avoiding long waits for a truncated show. The maneuver was praised not only for protecting the schedule but also for reinforcing the NASCAR‑Amazon partnership. Even though television ratings dipped 11 percent from the previous year, both Letarte and Petty highlighted the positive impact on competitors, broadcasters and the overall viewer experience. The next Inside the Race will be broadcast live from San Diego this Sunday, featuring senior NASCAR editor Matt Weaver. Fans can tune in through Motorsport.com after Prime’s final 2026 season broadcast.

Jun 19, 2026

NASCAR Cup Series Viewership Trends Show Mixed Signals

The latest NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway attracted 1.66 million viewers, a figure that represents an 11 percent drop compared with the same race a year earlier. The broadcast reached its highest point at 2.30 million viewers during the 4:00‑4:15 p.m. slot, underscoring the occasional spikes that still punctuate the sport’s television appeal. The post‑race show averaged 1.03 million viewers, up 29 percent from last year, while the O'Reilly Series on The CW drew 1.11 million viewers, up 28 percent from the same weekend last year but below the June 2025 peak. Meanwhile, NASCAR on Prime is averaging 2.29 million viewers, up 5 percent, with a median age of 57.9, younger than linear channel audiences.

Jun 19, 2026

Coronado Gears Up for NASCAR Weekend

Mayor John Duncan discusses traffic management and community impact as Coronado prepares to host NASCAR races on Naval Base North Island.

Jun 19, 2026