Rain halts the action at Nashville Superspeedway
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was set to kick off its May 29 evening at Nashville Superspeedway with a 7:20 p.m. Central start, but a sudden line of thunderstorms rolled across the track just minutes before the green flag. Officials announced an immediate weather delay, pushing the start back as the series awaits clearer skies.
While the trucks had completed their practice sessions earlier in the day, the rain proved too heavy to safely run qualifying. Only about thirteen trucks managed to get a lap in before the track became untenable, and the session was ultimately called off. Series officials confirmed that the race will be rescheduled for a later date, though no new time has been set.
Layne Riggs, who secured the pole position in the canceled qualifying, will now lead the field when the event finally gets underway. The 23‑year‑old driver, a rising star in the series, had shown strong speed during practice and was expected to contend for his first win of the season.
Team owners and crew chiefs expressed frustration at the disruption, noting that the delay adds extra wear to tires and engines that were already stretched by a packed schedule. Fans who had gathered at the speedway voiced disappointment but remained hopeful that the race would still deliver the high‑octane competition they came for.
The postponement marks the latest weather‑related hiccup in a season that has already seen several events impacted by rain and heat. With the summer months ahead, NASCAR will be watching closely how the series adapts its calendar to keep the championship battle fair and competitive.