The Cracker Barrel 400 is under a rain delay. The pre-race ceremonies have finished, but the NASCAR Cup Series is facing weather issues.
New Start Time Announced
NASCAR has announced a new start time of 8:25 p.m. ET. NASCAR will have drivers start engines again at that time and prepare to race shortly after. Track drying efforts are ongoing until then.
Rain has been an issue all weekend long with NASCAR and the three national series. The weather pattern involves rain, stopping, and then raining again. The rain has been light and inconsistent, which is enough to keep cars off the track and require track drying equipment.
Nashville Sellout Crowd Awaits Racing
Nashville Superspeedway is sold out for Sunday’s race, marking the fourth consecutive year for a Sunday sellout. These fans are waiting to see their favourite drivers compete.
NASCAR will try to dry the track quickly and get to racing. The last two weeks, rain has affected NASCAR races at Charlotte and Nashville.
These night races at Nashville are good for the fans and drivers from a temperature standpoint. It gets very hot during the day this time of year in Tennessee. However, the evening and night bring the risk of changing temperatures, and subsequently, rain and unpredictable weather.
Bright Lights and Eager Fans
Everything in Nashville worth doing is done under the bright lights. The seats are sold out, and fans are eager to watch some racing at Nashville Superspeedway.
The delayed start of the Cracker Barrel 400 is coming up.