Hurricane Isaias Forces Sunday NASCAR Doubleheader; Metric Debate Continues

Hurricane Isaias wiped out qualifying at Charlotte, postponing the Xfinity race and forcing NASCAR to set lineups by its rainout “metric.”
The metric (70% last-race finish, 30% owner points) is drawing criticism in the Chase — Christopher Bell urged NASCAR to try harder to hold qualifying when weather hits.
Kyle Larson gets the pole under the metric, Denny Hamlin starts 12th, and drivers say starting spots (and the No.1 pit stall) could shape stage points and strategy in the postseason.