Rain Threat Looms Over Friday Night at Bristol: Truck Teams Told to Prepare for Potential Sunday Race

BRISTOL, Tenn. – April 10, 2025 — With inclement weather threatening the forecast for Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams are being told to prepare for a potential schedule shift that could see the race moved to Sunday.

While nothing has been finalized, several team sources have confirmed that NASCAR officials have begun early contingency planning in case Mother Nature forces a postponement. According to multiple teams, if Friday night’s Truck Series race cannot be completed as scheduled, the event would likely be rescheduled for Sunday, with the time still to be determined.

The logistics of a Sunday race at “The Last Great Colosseum” present unique challenges. Once the green flag waves on the Cup Series race — the main event of the weekend — pit road becomes sacred ground. So, if the trucks do race Sunday, NASCAR will need to impound all vehicles and clear haulers from the infield by Saturday night to make room for Sunday’s Cup operations.

What if it rains Friday night at Bristol? While nothing finalized, truck teams been told to prepare, if race gets postponed, to race Sunday (timing tba, logistically have to get trucks impounded/haulers moved outside track and teams don't need to sweat hotels for Friday night). https://t.co/LPnEwowjJr

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) April 10, 2025

Truck teams, already accustomed to a hectic weekend grind, are taking the news in stride. The potential delay, however, does come with one small benefit: teams have reportedly been told not to worry about holding hotel rooms for Friday night. Should the race move to Sunday, crew members can head home or adjust their plans without the financial burden of an extra night’s stay.

Still, for teams balancing tight schedules and limited resources, a Sunday race could mean reshuffling travel, hauler availability, and equipment return timelines. Some Truck teams also double as Xfinity Series crews, and a Sunday event could further test the stamina of crew members pulling double duty.

As of now, NASCAR is keeping a close eye on the weather models. Friday remains the target — under the lights at Bristol is a hallmark of the spring Truck Series schedule — but flexibility will be key as race weekend unfolds.

Fans planning to attend are encouraged to keep tabs on official NASCAR and Bristol Motor Speedway communications for updates. For now, the engines are set to roar Friday night, but all eyes are on the skies.

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Stay tuned for updates throughout the weekend as weather developments unfold.