Rain jumbles Friday’s schedule at Kentucky – Nascar

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Inclement weather has altered Friday’s on-track schedule at Kentucky Speedway.

Nearly 30 minutes into the day’s first of two scheduled NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practices, a severe thunderstorm warning had officials sending Sprint Cup Series cars into the garage. Denny Hamlin had posted the fastest speed at the time, with Jimmie Johnson — who later smacked the wall solidly — sitting in second. Heavy rains followed, and the practice officially ended at 12:25 p.m. ET.

Four other on-track events were planned, but altered. Here’s what’s new: The second Sprint Cup Series practice will begin whenever the track is dry (no estimation) and run until 4:25 p.m. ET. NASCAR XFINITY Series qualifying will follow at 4:45 p.m. ET, with Sprint Cup Series final practice running from 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET.

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The NASCAR XFINITY Series Alsco 300 (8:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, Live Extra, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) will wrap up the day’s events.

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Wet weather also altered Wednesday’s original schedule, which had three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practices on the books. That schedule was adjusted to have two practices, including an extended 175-minute session. The extra time had added importance as Kentucky underwent a repave and the 1.5-mile track has a fresh racing surface.

Sprint Cup teams tested at the track last month over two days following the Michigan weekend and practiced here yesterday. XFINITY Series teams had four practices on Thursday.

This story will be updated.