Rain Delays Cup Series Action at Chicagoland
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Cuervo 300 at Chicagoland Speedway was halted by an unexpected downpour and accompanying lightning strikes, prompting officials to suspend the event. Track drying crews have been deployed, and the command to start engines is now scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, a shift from the original 5:30 p.m. ET slot.
Series leader Connor Zilisch will take the green flag from pole position, while Jesse Love, who topped Saturday’s practice session, will line up sixth. Both drivers have expressed confidence in their cars despite the weather interruption.
Looking Ahead to the Restart
Coverage will remain on The CW, which is providing live weather delay updates. Meteorologists predict the radar will clear enough for a restart within the next one to two hours, though crews continue to monitor conditions closely. NASCAR has confirmed that the race will resume once the track is deemed safe, with the restart command set for 10:00 p.m. ET, after which the competition will proceed under revised timing.