Thursday, October 17, 2013

Rain puts a damper on K&N Pro Series East Inaugural

Rain cancelled all on-track activity on Thursday for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA
Rain cancelled all on-track activity at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga.
Persistent rain showers forced cancellation of all on-track activity for the inaugural NASCAR K&N Pro Series East event at Road Atlanta today.

NASCAR is working with IMSA and track officials to determine time windows for practice and qualifying sessions on Friday. The race is still scheduled for a 12:30 p.m. pacific time start.

 Points leader Dylan Kwasniewski is chasing history on multiple fronts at Road Atlanta in his attempt to capture the K&N Pro Series East title.
Points leader Dylan Kwasniewski.
(Getty Images for NASCAR)
Dylan Kwasniewski, 18, carries a five-point advantage over Brett Moffitt, 21, into the 2013 season finale as the two NASCAR Next* drivers battle for the season crown. NASCAR Next is an industry initiative that spotlights young, talented drivers in NASCAR.

Road Atlanta Race Setup


Kwasniewski – the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion – will attempt to become the first driver to win titles in both the East and West while Moffitt is looking to capture his first title after four years of finishes on the championship podium.

In addition to the overall championship, the Sunoco Rookie of the Year title is also up for grabs at Road Atlanta. Jesse Little has a six-point lead on Gray Gaulding and Kenzie Ruston entering the event.

The 13 previous races this year have produced seven different first-time race winners, the most since 1994 when there were eight first-time victors.






* NASCAR Next is an industry initiative that spotlights young, talented drivers in NASCAR.

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