Originally Published: May 12, 2009, 04:02 AM

Nightime is right time for NASCAR racing

Posted By Diego | Nascar-Betting News | May 12, 2009, 04:02 AM |

From mid-April through late May, there is only one race on the tour - Talladega - that begins and ends in daytime hours.

From the Phoenix Saturday night race that was held this year on April 18 through the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on May 24, five races will be held at night, with four of them on Saturday night.

Interestingly enough, night races seem to come in clusters. Later this season, for example, the circuit will hold consecutive Saturday night races at Daytona and Chicagoland and again at Bristol, Atlanta and Richmond.

A long-time favorite of both drivers and fans, night racing has carved out a special place in the hearts and minds of many who follow the sport. It has appropriately been suggested for years that NASCAR even add more night races to its Cup schedule.

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Embed From mid-April through late May, there is only one race on the tour - Talladega - that begins and ends in daytime hours.<br /> <br /> From the Phoenix Saturday night race that was held this year on April 18 through the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on May 24, five races will be held at night, with four of them on Saturday night.<br /> <br /> Interestingly enough, night races seem to come in clusters. Later this season, for example, the circuit will hold consecutive Saturday night races at Daytona and Chicagoland and again at Bristol, Atlanta and Richmond.<br /> <br /> A long-time favorite of both drivers and fans, night racing has carved out a special place in the hearts and minds of many who follow the sport. It has appropriately been suggested for years that NASCAR even add more night races to its Cup schedule.<br /><a href='http://www.speed-videos.com'>Speed Videos</a> | <a href='http://www.speed-videos.com/Nascar-Betting/Nightime-is-right-time-for-NASCAR-racing'>Nightime is right time for NASCAR racing</a>