NASCAR Truck race at Richmond postponed due to weather conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway has been postponed to Saturday at 12pm EST due to inclement weather. Heavy rain and lightning delayed the event for nearly two hours before NASCAR officials decided to reschedule. Shane van Gisbergen will lead the field after earning his first pole position. The race will now be broadcast on FOX Sports 2 instead of FOX Sports 1, following the change in schedule. The accompanying Cup race is still set to begin at 7pm EST on Saturday.
- •Race postponed after nearly two hours of weather delays.
- •New start time is set for Saturday at 12pm EST.
- •Shane van Gisbergen will lead the race from pole position.
- •Broadcast will move to FOX Sports 2.
- •Cup race to follow at 7pm EST on Saturday.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR Truck race at Richmond postponed to Saturday
"Inclement weather prevented NASCAR from running the Richmond Truck race as scheduled on Friday night
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