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Will lights finally come to Dover International Speedway?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. thinks yes — and he tweeted what he considered evidence Thursday afternoon when he arrived to the track.
I see foundations for light poles @MonsterMile. #NightRacing pic.twitter.com/VrUvnOd6d6
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) September 25, 2014
If the foundation is indeed set as Junior hints, it would be a historic announcement from the track. Since opening in 1969, Dover — originally called Dover Downs International Speedway — has run its NASCAR races in the daytime.
The 1-mile concrete oval has hosted two premier series races per year since 1971. The AAA 400, scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday (ESPN), is the third race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and final event of the Challenger Round.
NASCAR national series events begin in earnest Friday, so perhaps the track will have a response soon.
UPDATE: On Friday, Dale Jr. tweeted what he learned from Dover International Speedway folks.
Folks at @MonsterMile tell me those aren’t light poles but rather a new fence under construction. Not sure I’m convinced.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) September 26, 2014
Dale Jr. isn’t convinced so perhaps there is more to this.
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