With much of the United States caught in the grips of drought, it seemed Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race would go off without a hitch.
But things don't always go according to plan, and with inclement weather expected to touch Nashville Superspeedway, NASCAR made adjustments.
The green flag for the race was scheduled for 7:22 p.m. ET, but with moody clouds and thunderstorms expected to hover above the 1.33-mile track, race officials took action. The race will now start at 7:05 p.m. ET.
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Here's what you need to know about the weather for Sunday's race.
NASCAR at Nashville weather updates
6:30 p.m.: Radar shows storm activity staying well north of the track:
5:50 p.m.: Alas, life! Looks like the middle Tennessee region might be spared rainfall, after all. Not out the woods yet, however.
5:40 p.m.: Much of the South has been under a thunderstorm watch, per the National Weather Service. Could be a bad time for NASCAR fans.
5:25 p.m.: Sunday's race is now poised to start at 7:05 p.m. ET, as NASCAR looks to avoid a steady stream of rain falling on the track before the green flag.