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NASCAR Truck Series Bristol qualifying canceled due to lightning delay

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

NASCAR Truck Series Bristol qualifying canceled due to lightning delay

Summary

NASCAR canceled the Truck Series qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 17 after a lightning delay halted the session. Nine trucks were still lined up to qualify when the red flag was raised. The starting grid for the UNOH 250 will be determined by NASCAR's qualifying metric instead of the completed runs. This metric favors Layne Riggs, who topped the practice session speeds. The Truck Series Chase format begins with this race, consisting of seven events with no eliminations, and Riggs holds a points lead ahead of his competitors. The race is set to begin on the evening of September 18.

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By the Numbers

•Qualifying was set for September 17 but canceled due to lightning.
•Layne Riggs earns the pole position based on NASCAR's qualifying metric.
•Nine trucks were still waiting to qualify when the session was stopped.
•UNOH 250 will open the Truck Series Chase with seven races.
•Conditions for the upcoming Cup Series race are uncertain due to weather.

Latest Updates

2:24 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR points standings: Truck Series points update after Bristol race
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