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Rain could be a factor at Dover as Chase heats up for Cup, Xfinity drivers

Once more, NASCAR drivers and officials will be watching the forecast closely this weekend.

The Sprint Cup and Xfinity series are racing at Dover International Speedway, where rain could hamper practices and qualifying. Rain is forecast throughout the weekend, but primarily on Friday and Saturday.

Dover has set up a weather page for fans to follow. On it, the track already announced that Thursday’s scheduled hauler parade in downtown has been canceled.

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The chance for rain on Friday and Saturday appears to be the greatest for the weekend.