Video: Power Outage hits Toyota 200 at Gateway

The red flag waved on Lap 62 of Friday’s Toyota 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway thanks to a partial power outage at the venue.

The race was under green flag conditions upon the power outage, which knocked out NASCAR’s timing and scoring system.

"Did you try unplugging it and plugging it back in?"- Social team trying to help out https://t.co/76Y3o1hS6r pic.twitter.com/xBfpWtL0Vz

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) August 21, 2021

The FOX broadcast first reported that an issue outside the racetrack was named the culprit.

Chris Blair, the general manager and executive vice president of the WWT Raceway, said a fire took out a transformer, causing the power outage.

A fire in Fairmont City took out a transformer. That resulted in a loss of power in the area.

Ameren has a crew here at the track that are making repairs.

— 🏎 Chris Blair 🏁 (@ChrisBlair4B) August 21, 2021

Repair crews are at the track working to get the power fully restored.

There are 49 laps remaining in Stage 2, with 2020 champion Sheldon Creed scored as the leader.