Weather cancels final Sprint Cup Series practice at ‘Monster Mile’ – Nascar

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Saturday’s on-track action started well for the second Sprint Cup practice at Dover International Speedway — home of this weekend’s Sprint Cup Series and XFINITY Series races. But sprinkles turned to heavier rain with 15 minutes left in that practice, bringing out the red flag after 45 minutes of the 55-minute session.

XFINITY Series qualifying was also off to a good start, but was scrapped before concluding, handing Erik Jones the pole position.

Final Sprint Cup practice was set for 1:30 p.m. ET (NBCSN/NBC Sports App), but was ultimately canceled due to inclement weather. 

The day at Dover will be capped off by the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive Sober 200 at 3 p.m. ET (NBCSN/NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Friday’s Sprint Cup Coors Light qualifying was canceled due to persistent rain. The field was set by owner standings, allowing Brad Keselowski to start P1 for the second time this year. The Sprint Cup Series will return to the track tomorrow for the Citizen Soldier 400 at 2 p.m. ET (NBCSN/NBC Sports App).