IMS called a rain delay ahead of the first set of storms, around 12:40. As it stands now, the race is set to begin at 2:30 EDT. The Snake Pit has been completely cancelled and a number of people who came for that reason have left. All the stands were evacuated and a number of people returned to their vehicles. However, there are still several thousand taking shelter under the grandstands, creating crowded conditions there.
As of 1:26 PM EDT, the worst of the storm has passed. There is still some rain and lightning in the area, but as soon as that is out of the way officials will begin drying the track and racing festivities will resume. The one fatality of the rain delay is that Kyle Larson will likely not race both here and at the Coca-Cola 600. Other than that, the race should continue as normal. The second round of storms is not expected until close to 6-7:00 PM this evening.