Heavy rain showers forced track and miniseries officials to cancel Friday's sixth-round Appalachian Mountain Speedweek event at Bedford (Pa.) Speedway. | Bedford notebook

A makeup date wasn't announced. Thirty-one drivers and teams were registered for the $6,000-to-win Bob Elbin Tribute before storms moved through the fairgrounds half-mile right before the 6:30 p.m. drivers' meeting.

The night intended to honor the Woodbury, Pa., late and legendary car owner who passed away on Sept. 28, 2021, at the age of 88. Appalachian Mountain Speedweek continues with Saturday's penultimate program at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa.