HARTFORD, Ohio — After appearing to have a window of dry weather to complete the Federated Auto Parts Showdown, showers from the remnants of Hurricane Helene spread north earlier than forecasted Saturday evening at Sharon Speedway.
Light rain hit the speedway following the conclusion of motor heat at 5:45 p.m. After waiting 75 minutes and weather models still projecting steady rain throughout the night, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car and track officials agreed to cancel the event.
There were 42 sprint cars and 30 Whelen Econo Mods presented by Alcon Mechanical on hand. The event will not be rescheduled.
After just one rain out during the first three months of the season (opening night), there were five rain outs during the final two months of the 95th anniversary season.
The World of Outlaws head further east for a two-day slate at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. for the famed National Open.