UPDATE: NASCAR announces cancellation of remainder of Xfinity Series race in Chicago, pre-Cup Series race concerts
Weather issues have led NASCAR officials to declare Cole Custer the winner of the inaugural Loop 121 Race on Sunday, with the Xfinity Series race called after 24 laps.
"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."
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyOfficials said they weighed potentially restarting the race on Monday, but opted against doing so after consulting with city officials.
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