MLB Speedway Classic Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds rain delay updates

Well folks, what’s the one thing that NASCAR and baseball has in common? If there’s rain, the show’s stopping. As it turns out, there is currently a rain storm pelting down Bristol Motor Speedway, which means that the start of tonight’s MLB Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds is currently in a rain delay.

Keep it locked right here, as we’ll be providing updates as soon as they’re provided. Sit tight, y’all.

UPDATE [7:43 p.m. ET]: Here’s Baseball Hall of Famer and world-renowned meteorologist David Ortiz breaking down the weather for us.

UPDATE [7:54 p.m. ET]: Even at a neutral site, the Braves are dedicated to giving us an update that updates will be on the way soon.

UPDATE [7:57 p.m. ET]: Everybody’s headed back to the “clubhouse” that they’ve got set up at the track. Looks like this’ll be a bit of a wait.

UPDATE [8:26 p.m. ET]: The tarp is still on the field and now it’s getting to the point where we may not see Spencer Strider start this one. If that’s the case, then that’s a pretty big ‘uh-oh’ when it comes to Atlanta’s chances of taking home the trophy in this totally prestigious classic.

UPDATE [8:36 p.m. ET]: Annnnnnnnnnnd, it’s official. Braves going with a bullpen game. I would say that’s a bummer but it’s 2025 so I’ve grown used to this.

UPDATE [8:54 p.m ET]: It’s looking like we’re going to be seeing baseball shortly. The tarp is coming off!

UPDATE [9:08 p.m. ET]: Here we go, folks. First pitch at 9:40. Boogidy, boogidy, boogidy.

UPDATE [9:41 p.m ET]: Tarp’s off, players are on the field. Time for baseball! Join us in the Game Thread!

UPDATE [10:05 p.m. ET]: Welp! The tarp is back on the field! This is a hot (wet) mess!

UPDATE [10:30 p.m. ET]: Annnnnnnnnnnd we’ll see you tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m. ET. Tonight’s game has been postponed and we’ll pick up where we left off to start the game. More information on the way.