Originally, the race was set to go green a 2:20 pm EST., but lightning and rain is ensuring that won't happen. Track drying is underway around the large 2.5-mile speedway and as of 1:30 pm EST, the lightning hold was lifted. Per NASCAR guidelines, any lightning strike within eight miles of the track will result in an automatic 30-minute hold.<br>Pocono does not have lights and unfortunately ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/start-of-nascar-cup-race-at-pocono-delayed-by-rain/10735312/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=R SS-NASCAR&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>

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