Thrilling NASCAR race at Dover has rain delay with 14 laps left, OT as 2 top drivers battle
The delay lasted 56 minutes as a storm moved quickly through the area. NASCAR officials set a drop-dead time of 8:10 p.m. because Dover doesn't have lights at the racetrack.
Denny Hamlin was in the lead when racing was halted after 386 laps. He was clinging to a slim lead over Christopher Bell as the two went back and forth ever since a restart on Lap 343. With the weather growing ominous, Bell kept trying to pass Hamlin, who managed to hold him off.
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After the restart, Bell crashed, bringing out another caution and guaranteeing overtime. Hamlin then outraced Chase Briscoe to win after 407 laps.
Ross Chastain crashed on Lap 383 bringing out the caution flag. As the yellow flag was up, the rain started, causing the race to stop. Soon after, the rain stopped, and the sun reappeared. Then it became a question of how quickly officials can dry the track at the high-banked oval at The Monster Mile.
When they did resume, there was plenty of time left to finish the final 14 laps.
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