A Category 1 hurricane with winds reaching up to 80 mph and gusts surpassing 100 mph, known as Hurricane Debby, is advancing towards the East Coast of the United States, leaving the NASCAR Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway under significant threat. The storm, which has already drenched areas in northern Florida and southern Georgia, is projected to hit Virginia later this week, potentially disrupting the weekend of racing.
In response to the looming weather threat, NASCAR officials are on high alert. Bob Pockrass, a seasoned NASCAR reporter, shared to social media:
“NASCAR will monitor the weather and conditions as they have a few days before making any decisions. The garage isn’t scheduled to open until Saturday. (Cup haulers scheduled to enter Friday late afternoon; truck haulers Saturday morning).”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released a statement regarding Hurricane Debby which is on its fourth day.
The press release reads:
“FEMA is working closely with federal, state, tribal and local officials, coordinating efforts and resources to respond effectively to the challenges posed by this severe weather event. Over 700 FEMA staff and federal partners are deployed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Search and Rescue Teams and swift water rescue assets stand ready to assist as needed.
“Additionally, FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington, D.C. and the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) in Atlanta have been activated in support of the impacted states and anticipate any needs they may have. FEMA has actively delivered more than 1 million meals and nearly 1.5 million liters of water to Florida, with additional supplies on the way. FEMA’s Atlanta distribution center is fully stocked and prepared to distribute commodities across impacted areas should they request additional support.”
When is the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway?
Saturday, August 10
2.30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
3 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
4.30 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Practice
5.35 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
7.30 p.m. ET: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Clean Harbors 250
Sunday, August 11
6 p.m. ET: NASCAR Cup Series The Cook Out 400
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