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4:00 p.m. ET -- Kentucky Speedway is abuzz with action Saturday afternoon as teams, drivers and fans prepare for 400 miles of racing under the lights. However, Mother Nature has dampened the activities as rain showers are hitting the track.
And we r getting ready to go to work.lets get this race in pic.twitter.com/ENdPHrRyC0
— Dave Charest (@Nascartitan) June 28, 2014
Rain rain go away, we want to race! @KeenParts @KySpeedway @TBarrettGWC pic.twitter.com/siv19osHQu
— Go Green Racing (@GoGreenRacing) June 28, 2014
Not what we was looking for. It's raining all the way under the tent... pic.twitter.com/nUOTPKgTQd
— Mike Lingerfelt (@MikeLingerfelt) June 28, 2014
That certainly hasn't slowed the teams from going through their pre-race checklists in the garage.
@TBR_Racing guys getting checklist done on the @TPCDisney Chevy pic.twitter.com/utexyoYTZP
— Reed Sorenson (@ReedSorenson36) June 28, 2014
The #SnapNation car is getting all geared up for tonight's race! #NASCAR #snapspeed pic.twitter.com/5NJpegWQgt
— Snap Fitness (@snapfitness) June 28, 2014
For most drivers, they're spending the time waiting out the rain in their motorhomes before heading out to hospitality appearances.
Tracks dry everyone let's go! pic.twitter.com/kr0s6S5sTd
— Ryan Blaney (@RyanBlaney22) June 28, 2014
Dale Earnhardt Jr. even got caught up in some World Cup action, then received a confident text from crew chief Steve Letarte.
I've always supported @ussoccer but never really mentally plugged into the #WorldCup before. This years coverage has been great to watch.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 28, 2014
"We got us a plan now" <--- text from @SteveLetarte and engineers in the hauler. Fired up yet? I am. @NationalGuard @KySpeedway
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 28, 2014
4:15 p.m. ET -- Joe Gibbs Racing has announced sponsor Dollar General has increased their commitment to the No. 20 car, while driver Matt Kenseth has also extended his contract with the team.
Pre press conference- "so, coach, what should we talk about?" @mattkenseth @JoeGibbsRacing and DG CEO Rick Dreiling. pic.twitter.com/gST253TdRX
— Pern (@PERNSKI) June 28, 2014
Announcing: @DollarGeneral expands partnership with JGR & @MattKenseth’s no.20 team through 2015 and beyond, picking up additional races.
— Boris for JGR (@JoeGibbsRacing) June 28, 2014
Joe Gibbs on @DollarGeneral’s expanded partnership: “What this says is ‘#NASCAR works…’” pic.twitter.com/mIGC1vaPYQ
— Boris for JGR (@JoeGibbsRacing) June 28, 2014
In addition to @DollarGeneral’s expanded involvement, @MattKenseth has extended his contract with JGR! We’re thrilled. #LoveMatt
— Boris for JGR (@JoeGibbsRacing) June 28, 2014
5:00 p.m. ET -- The mighty Air Titan 2.0 is out on the track attempting to dry the 1.5-mile speedway. It might get a little help from the sun, which is poking through the clouds above the track.
Time to ready the Air Titans at @KySpeedway. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/sdsvaX7Iyb
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 28, 2014
.@QuakerState 400 p/b @AdvanceAuto fans - we bring you....HOPE! #QS400 #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/ZBiCJihbxx
— Kentucky Speedway (@KySpeedway) June 28, 2014
The current skies above @KySpeedway looking better ☀️⛅️ pic.twitter.com/16KKIkHYCm
— Doug Rice (@Riceman61) June 28, 2014
5:15 p.m. ET -- Take a look at the handout NASCAR gives each crew chief in the garage prior to the race. Note there will be a competition caution at Lap 30. The green flag has also been bumped up due to the weather surrounding the track.
Here is the crew chief handout for tonight's #QS400 at @KySpeedway. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Krv9bLQmzQ
— NASCAR Stats (@NASCARStats) June 28, 2014
RACE UPDATE: Due to rain, schedule has moved up eight minutes. Green flag now at 7:37 p.m. ET. #QS400 #NASCAR
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 28, 2014
5:25 p.m. ET -- Kenny Wallace is having fun in the FOX Sports Charlotte studio getting ready for NASCAR RaceDay. Watch the pre-race show at 5:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 2.
ME and Jeff Hammond had a FIRE DRILL before the FOX Sports 1 TV Show??? https://t.co/JffPbblxv6
— Kenny Wallace (@Kenny_Wallace) June 28, 2014
Be sure to take part in our Connect Live Vote: Which big name driver will miss the Chase: Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Kasey Kahne or Tony Stewart? VOTE: http://foxs.pt/1dZgKjY
6:40 p.m. ET -- The rain has cleared and the track is dry! Drivers are getting ready to head to driver introductions to get tonight's race underway.
Almost time for driver intros to start at @KySpeedway! #lowes48 pic.twitter.com/nDC0kyFhUl
— Team Lowe's Racing (@LowesRacing) June 28, 2014
First to arrive to driver intros today? Two of our #SunocoRookie drivers, @Ryan_Truex and @MichaelAnnett! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/idBiWlyqlb
— Sunoco Racing (@SunocoRacing) June 28, 2014
7:30 p.m. ET -- The anthem has been sung, the engines are fired, let's go racing under the lights at Kentucky Speedway! Follow all the action throughout the race with RaceTrax: http://foxs.pt/1q2gUeO
