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Downtown Chicago Xfinity Series street race suspended until Sunday because of lightning
CHICAGO (AP) — The first NASCAR Xfinity Series race on the street course in downtown Chicago has been suspended until Sunday because of lightning.
Cole Custer led each of the first 25 laps Saturday before the delay because of a lightning strike in the area. John Hunter Nemechek was second, followed by Justin Allgaier, Brett Moffitt and Austin Hill.
With more lightning in the forecast, NASCAR announced that the race would resume Sunday at 10 a.m. CDT. It also said The Chainsmokers concert had been canceled.
The NASCAR Cup Series hits the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday at the end of a big weekend for the sport that includes concerts and other entertainment.
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There are seven 90-degree turns. There are manhole covers, and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back.
Custer is trying for his second Xfinity Series victory this season and No. 12 for his career. He also won on the road course at Portland International Raceway on June 3.
The Xfinity Series race in Chicago is scheduled for 55 laps and 121 miles.
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