Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta NASCAR race for 4th win of season

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — William Byron won the rain-shortened NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It is Byron’s second win in Atlanta in the last two years and his fourth victory of the season. The threat of rain affected strategy as drivers fought to move toward the front of the field before weather delayed or ended the race. On lap 185, with 75 laps to go, NASCAR ordered cars to pit road due to rain and the possibility of lightning. Only six minutes later, fans were warned of severe weather within eight miles of the track and were encouraged to leave the stadium immediately. The race was called minutes later.