Track: 'Every effort to accomplish' race Sunday

"The gates open at 9 a.m., and we're looking forward to welcoming guests," Caldwell said in the statement issued by the track. "We have a full day of activities in the works. With special appearances in the display area, the AutoTrader Pre-Race Concert with Old Crow Medicine Show and of course, our unrivaled driver introductions hosted by Bill Goldberg, it's sure to be an amazing day at Bristol Motor Speedway.
 
"We're moving forward with events as planned. Should the weather dictate changes to our schedule, fans can find the most up-to-date information at BristolMotorSpeedway.com, Bristol LIVE! radio, Twitter (@BMSUpdates), Facebook; or via our new app for Bristol Motor Speedway available for download on iTunes and Android phones.

"We will make every effort to accomplish the full day of events on the same day as scheduled, and if needed, we'll turn on the lights. Come on out and join us for a great day at the track."

About two hours after Caldwell's statement, NASCAR announced there would be a competition caution at Lap 50 of the race. And green flag for Sunday's race was moved from 1:13 p.m. ET to 1:08 p.m and then to 1:03 p.m. The start of the race ultimately was delayed and after getting underway, a red flag came out after Lap 22 for weather.

Last August, NASCAR and the track announced that Bristol's sprint race weekend was moved to April after nine seasons in March. For the past decade, weather conditions varied from occasionally warm and spring-like to more often cold and on at least one occasion, snowfall.

Stay tuned to NASCAR.com for updates.

NASCAR.com senior writer Kenny Bruce contributed to this report.

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