They couldn't race on Monday, because it would eliminate a day of going back to Charlotte and then trucking to California.
What I want to know is why do we need 1 hour and 20 minutes of pre-race fluff. I don't need to see a rock concert by some obscure band.
Prolly helps sell more beer 'n' stuff.
Dittos to that! Keep Hollyweird out of Nascar