April 11, 2025 – Bristol, TN – Inclement weather has led to the cancellation of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying session at Bristol Motor Speedway. As a result, the starting lineup for Friday night’s Weather Guard Truck Race will be established using NASCAR’s performance-based metric formula.
Understanding the Metric Formula
NASCAR’s metric formula, introduced during the 2020 season, calculates starting positions based on a combination of factors:
Driver’s finishing position from the previous race: 25% Team owner’s finishing position from the previous race: 25% Driver’s fastest lap from the previous race: 15% Team owner points ranking: 35%
This system aims to reward consistent performance and team success, ensuring a competitive starting grid even when qualifying sessions are disrupted.
Impact on the Race Weekend
The cancellation of qualifying sessions due to weather is not unprecedented. In such cases, the metric formula provides a fair and performance-based method to set the starting lineup. Teams and drivers must now adapt their strategies accordingly, as starting positions can significantly influence race dynamics, especially on a challenging track like Bristol.
The Weather Guard Truck Race is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, April 11, 2025. Fans can tune in to FS1 for live coverage of the event.
For the latest updates and information on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, visit NASCAR’s official website.
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