Heavy rain hammered the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday night, forcing officials to push the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event to Saturday morning.
The green flag finally waved at 8:00 a.m. ET, marking one of the earliest start times for a Truck Series race in recent memory.
With practice and qualifying canceled, NASCAR relied on its rulebook to set the lineup, awarding the pole to Corey Day in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.
A Tribute to Kyle Busch
Before the engines roared, the series paused for a moment of silence honoring the late Kyle Busch, the Truck Series’ all‑time wins leader.
Fans took to social media to voice mixed feelings about the early hour, some questioning the timing while others praised the effort to keep the schedule packed.
The race will be televised on FS1, with additional coverage from the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Team officials said they are leaning heavily on simulator data and notes from previous events as they prepare for the shortened weekend.
Forecasts still call for a chance of showers later in the day, leaving officials hopeful that Saturday’s weather will hold long enough to finish the event.
Corey Day, starting from the front row, hopes his strong qualifying position translates into a competitive run despite the unusual circumstances.
The rescheduling underscores the growing impact of weather on motorsports, prompting series leaders to reconsider future date placements.