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J&R Precast 150 Moved to Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m. ET
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at Seekonk Speedway Postponed Due to Weather
J&R Precast 150 Moved to Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m. ET
SEEKONK, Mass. — Due to forecasted inclement weather, Seekonk Speedway and NASCAR officials announced today that the J&R Precast 150 & NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series divisions will now race on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m.
The event will begin with NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying at 2:30 p.m., followed by qualifying heats for the Seekonk Late Models, Helger’s Sportsman and Sport Trucks.
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will hit the track for their feature promptly at 4:10 p.m. Following the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour J&R Precast 150, Seekonk’s Sport Trucks (25 laps), Late Models (45 laps, Everett’s Triple Crown round one) and Helger’s Sportsman (25 laps) will all compete in their feature events.
Tickets for the show are available online at SeekonkSpeedway.com. Fans are encouraged to purchase ahead to avoid lines on race day and save money.
“We feel this was the best decision for this event, and it looks to be a picture perfect Sunday coming up for short-track racing as we continue our 80th season,” David Alburn, General Manager at Seekonk Speedway, said. “We look forward to seeing the fans for a matinee special with NASCAR’s oldest touring series – the ground pounding Whelen Modified Tour – and three of our NASCAR weekly divisions for a great day of Sunday racing action.”
Grandstands on Sunday will open at 1:30 p.m. for advance ticket holders and 2 p.m. for day of ticket sales.
In the pit area, the NASCAR garage opens at 9:45 a.m., while NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series haulers will enter at 11 a.m. The practice rounds for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will run from 12-1 p.m., followed by weekly division practice at 1:05 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying begins at 2:30 p.m. and heat races at 3 p.m.
For more information on Seekonk Speedway, visit SeekonkSpeedway.com and follow the track on social media for the latest news and updates.
Fans may also go to nascar.com/regional for updated regarding the Whelen Modified Tour event.
