Rain‑Soaked Rescheduling at Charlotte
A sudden downpour over the Charlotte Motor Speedway complex forced officials to halt the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event that was originally slated for Friday night.
Series officials announced that the race will now take place on Saturday, May 23, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with a live broadcast on FS1.
The inclement weather also led to the cancellation of both practice and qualifying sessions, meaning the starting order will be set according to the NASCAR Rule Book rather than on‑track performance.
Kyle Busch, who posted the highest performance‑metric total from last week’s race at Dover, will see his signature and surname emblazoned on the truck that Day will drive.
Corey Day is slated to take Busch’s seat in the No. 91 vehicle, while Layne Riggs will share the front row alongside him.
Spire Motorsports, the team behind the entry, highlighted the unusual circumstances as a testament to the series’ adaptability, noting that the lineup reshuffle reflects the rule book’s hierarchy.
Fans can expect a unique early‑morning spectacle, as the rescheduled event will be one of the few NASCAR races held before sunrise.