Rain at Kentucky Speedway altered the schedule for this weekend's remaining races — and put points leader Kevin Harvick on the pole for Saturday night's Quaker State 400 Sprint Cup race.
Friday's opening practice session was under way when storms hit Sparta, Ky., where the track is located. As rain swept through, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued. Practice did not resume.
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NASCAR then opted to cancel qualifying and set the second Cup practice for when the track is dry, according to NASCAR.