UPDATE: NASCAR Chicago Street Race 'in holding pattern' due to heavy rain, flooding concerns
Weather issues have led NASCAR officials to declare Cole Custer the winner of the inaugural Loop 121 Race on Sunday, while officials say the Cup Seriesis in a"holding pattern" because of ongoing rain and track flooding.
This news comes hours after officials opted to cancel the remainder of the Xfinity Series race, which had been postponed Saturday due to lightning. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly"With standing water and flooding a significant issue at the race track and throughout the city, there was no option to return to racing prior to shifting to NASCAR Cup Series race operations," officials said in a statement."Based on several unprecedented circumstances, NASCAR has made the decision to declare Cole Custer the winner of the race.
"Throughout the entire planning process for the Chicago Street Race, our relationship with the city of Chicago has been strong and among the most valuable assets in reaching this historic weekend," officials said."In the spirit of that partnership, returning on Monday for the completion of a NASCAR Xfinity Series event two laps short of halfway was an option we chose not to employ.
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