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Pespi 400 postponed due to wildfires.

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     The Pepsi 400, Daytona's first night race, has been postponed to October 17 because of the wildfires that have swarmed Volusia and surrounding counties. Disappointed fans may wonder why this was necessary. These pictures tell the story. John Andretti said it best. "Some of the fans who are getting ready to drive to Daytona will be angry and upset, but the fans that are already here will understand. It was the right thing to do."

Thanks and God Bless all firefighters and volunteers!

 

 

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This is no early morning fog.

Nascar Officials wait for final word.

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Sandra Frederick, reporter for Daytona News Journal, familiar with recent conditions, came prepared.

Petty Enterprises pulls out. (Note Taillights. It's 10:00am)

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Paddock area clears out.
(smoke doesn't)

No easy decision. Hospitality tents
were set-up and ready.

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Would you have wanted to be in these stands?

Sugar Free ride in the paddock. 11:30am

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John Andretti checks traffic conditions.

Pit Road from media tower.

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Take these over to the firefighters.

DIS water truck pumps water out of Lake Lloyd to assist firefighters.

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Car Haulers wait on the backstretch.

View of the Winston Tower from Lake Lloyd.

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Randy Triplett. (Jeff Gordons Driver)

Ray Evernham.

Images taken from the test sessions at Daytona for the Pepsi 400.

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A view from the stands

Buddy Baker turned  a few laps(189mph) in Rusty Wallace's car during the open test.

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Andy Petree owned Chevy to be driven by Hut Stricklin.

Side Shot of Oakwood Homes Chevy.

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Midwest Transit entry to be driven by Dan Pardus.

Dan Pardus

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Fans in the stands.

 

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