NASCAR: Rain Delays Autism Speaks 400 at Dover

When the 43-car field finally rolls of the grid on Monday afternoon, Ryan Newman will lead Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Bobby Labonte to the starting line.

Puddles, not race cars, covered the track at the Monster Mile on Sunday. Photo courtesy: doverspeedway.com

DOVER, Del. - NASCAR has announced that the Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa NEXTEL Cup Series race has been postponed and will be held on Monday.

Grandstands will open at 9:00 a.m. with the green flag scheduled to fly at 12:00 p.m.

A steady rain held the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup cars on pit road and the fans underneath the grandstands for most of the afternoon.

The announcement came 30 minutes after the jet-dryer trucks attempted to dry the track, but a steady rain dampend any chance of the cars actually taking to the Speedway.

When the 43-car field finally rolls of the grid on Monday afternoon, Ryan Newman will lead Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Bobby Labonte to the starting line to kickoff the Autism Speaks 400 presented by Visa.

Parking at the Speedway will be free of charge.

All Sunday tickets will be honored at the gates.

A ticket or ticket stub is required for admission.

Tickets can be purchased on Monday at the main gate and at gate 4. Will call will remain open until 3:30 p.m. today.

For more information, call 800-441-RACE.

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