Chase Elliott dropped out of the lead by heading to pit road early. Martin Truex Jr. did not pit and took over the top spot. Kyle Bush appears to be out of the race with an apparent brake problem.
4:06 p.m., Lap 23: Hamlin, Truex battle and Truex prevails
On Lap 9, Truex makes a pass of Hamlin for the lead. Hamlin contacts Truex on Hamlin’s left front bumper and Truex’s back right. Truex then puts distance over Hamlin on the straightaway and Hamlin pits a lap later for tire run. Harvick also pits to change all four tires on Lap 12.
3:23 p.m., Lap 2: Race goes green and it’s OK early
2:30 p.m.: Storms holding off but NASCAR moves up start time