NASCAR race at EchoPark Speedway impacted by rain delay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway faced a significant rain delay on July 17, affecting viewership. Initially tracking for 2.4 million viewers, the final audience settled at 1.5 million after the race resumed post-midnight. Ryan Blaney secured a dramatic victory, holding off competitors including Christopher Bell and Bubba Wallace. NASCAR's weekend events overall showed strong performance, including 1.011 million viewers for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Saturday. Next, NASCAR shifts its attention to North Wilkesboro Speedway, where the inaugural In-Season Challenge champion will be crowned.
- •Race averaged 1.5 million viewers after rain delay.
- •Initial viewer pace was 2.4 million before weather interruptions.
- •Ryan Blaney won, outperforming Christopher Bell and Bubba Wallace.
- •O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race attracted 1.011 million viewers.
- •Next race is at North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Says Atlanta Race Was Headed for Major Ratings Before Rain Changed Everything
"NASCAR says Sunday's Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway was tracking toward 2.4 million viewers before a lengthy rain delay dramatically altered the final television audience.
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