NASCAR conducts full Quaker State 400 race at EchoPark Speedway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
NASCAR committed to completing the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway after significant weather delays on July 12. Despite challenging conditions, officials opted to ensure the race covered the full 400 miles rather than declaring it official after halfway. The field is currently preparing to restart with 61 laps left in Stage 3. Fans and teams alike have been praised for their patience during the lengthy delays, demonstrating enthusiasm for a complete race experience.
- •Severe weather delayed the race for hours before resuming.
- •NASCAR decided to run the full 400 miles instead of an abbreviated version.
- •The field has 61 laps remaining in Stage 3 as of early morning.
- •Fans remained in the stands, creating an energetic atmosphere despite the delays.
- •NASCAR officials worked to dry the track and ensured safe racing conditions.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Column: NASCAR Deserves Tons of Credit for Going Full Distance at Quaker State 400
"NASCAR Gets It Right by Delivering a Full Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway There are times when NASCAR deserves criticism, and there are times when it deserves credit. Sunday night at EchoPark Speedway unquestionably falls into the latter category. After severe weather delayed the Quaker State 400 for hours, NASCAR faced a difficult decision.…
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