Why is NASCAR Cup Practice and Qualifying at Darlington Delayed Today?

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Arby's Steak Nuggets Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettyNASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying at Darlington Raceway did not begin on schedule Saturday because lightning in the area triggered a safety hold.The delay arrived on a day that otherwise lo