IndyCar Music City Grand Prix faces delays due to weather concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The IndyCar Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway is delayed due to rain and lightning. Originally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET, the race could not start as lightning struck the area, followed by rainfall. Track drying efforts are ongoing, but officials have not provided an estimated start time. The first night race in Nashville also faced earlier delays due to the FIFA World Cup broadcast. Driver Kyle Kirkwood, who won pole position, awaits the green light to compete as additional rain has been forecasted.
- •Race delayed by rain and lightning at Nashville Superspeedway.
- •Scheduled start was pushed back from 4:30 p.m. ET.
- •Track drying efforts are underway with no estimated start time.
- •Kyle Kirkwood secured pole position ahead of the race.
- •This race is the first Nashville night race in IndyCar history.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Why Is the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix Delayed Today? When Will it Start?
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