Kev3188
Veteran
Probably a safe bet, and I'd also guess that there was some pretty good discussions with MCC/safety checks before DL left...FWAAA said:WN substituted a different aircraft, so it's likely that the WN 737 was moving faster in its takeoff roll; the DL 717 was quickly inspected and then arrived slightly late to its destination.
My guess is that the WN 737 began its takeoff roll first, and then the DL 717 began its roll, and was quickly stopped by the ATC.