Storms Halt Kansas Speedway’s Friday as NASCAR Scrubs Track Activity

Teams must race without practice after the lineup was set by the rulebook.

Overview

Severe weather in the Kansas City area forced NASCAR to cancel all Friday on-track activity at Kansas Speedway, and the track closed its grandstands to fans.
With practice and qualifying lost, officials used the rulebook formula to set the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series grid, putting Carson Kvapil on the pole.
Pre-race inspection finished with no issues, so no cars drop to the rear and teams will lean on past Kansas data and simulator work for setups.
The Kansas Lottery 300 remains slated for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, with forecasts calling for better conditions Saturday and warmer, clearer weather on Sunday.
The washout also canceled High Limit Racing’s Hasty Bake Kansas City Clash at nearby Lakeside Speedway, cutting a major fan draw from the weekend.