Lightning and rain cause delay with Blaney leading NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta

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The NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta was delayed due to severe lightning and rain. Ryan Blaney, who won the pole position, led the race before the weather interruption, with teammate Joey Logano also starting on the front row.

Pole winner Ryan Blaney held the lead when severe weather caused a delay in the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday night. There had been concern about approaching rain before lighting within eight miles of the 1.54-mile oval track near Atlanta led NASCAR officials to order cars off the track and advise fans to exit the grandstand. Blaney won the pole and his Team Penske teammate Joey Logano joined him on the front row.