Cole Custer Named NASCAR Xfinity Series Victor Following Rain-Forced Race Cancellation

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Sunday ended in an unexpected manner with Cole Custer being declared the winner from his pit box due to continuous rainfall washing out the competition.

The entire occurrence left an odd impression.

“The excitement is somewhat subdued since it feels as though we barely raced today,” Custer commented.

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Custer’s victory came after the maiden Xfinity Series in downtown Chicago was prematurely ended due to flooding caused by unrelenting rain.

The race initially commenced on Saturday but was halted after only 25 laps following a lightning strike in the vicinity. Although NASCAR had intended to recommence the race on Sunday morning, the plan was abandoned due to the persistent rain and the impending Cup Series race.

In an official statement, NASCAR expressed, “With the race track and much of the city grappling with standing water and flooding, resuming racing before transitioning to the NASCAR Cup Series race operations was unfeasible.”

NASCAR dismissed the possibility of rescheduling to Monday, justifying the decision based on their collaboration with the city and the completion of nearly half of the Xfinity race.

In addition, NASCAR had to call off performances by Miranda Lambert and Charley Crockett due to the Lower Hutchinson Field being inundated.

The first-ever Cup Series race on a street course is scheduled to start at 4:05 p.m.

Before Saturday’s weather-induced delay, Custer led all 25 laps in his No. 00 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford. He was followed by John Hunter Nemechek, Justin Allgaier, Brett Moffitt, and Austin Hill.

The race was originally slated to run for 55 laps and cover 121 miles (194 km).

“Today, we sincerely wished to complete all the laps… We aren’t thrilled about winning in this manner,” Custer remarked. “Nevertheless, we possess a speedy car. I believe that’s clear to everyone.”

Custer secured his second Xfinity Series triumph this season and the 12th of his career. His previous victory was on the road course at Portland International Raceway on June 3.

“This is undeniably one of the most unconventional wins I’ve been part of, without a doubt,” he confessed. “But we’ll accept it. After all, we’re racers and we take what comes our way. So, we’re proud of it.”

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