After allowing some flights to resume, it was ultimately decided by the organizers of the National Championship Air Races to postpone the rest of the day’s races and performances due to rain and thunderstorms in the area.

Flight operations were scheduled to end on Saturday at 1:45 p.m.

"With safety always at the forefront of our events, the decision was made out of caution for the pilots, the ability for emergency services to perform their duties, and the comfort of everyone in attendance," the organization announced.

The press release emphasized that as many of Saturday's races as possible will be included in Sunday’s schedule, and that organizers will honor all Saturday ticket and wristband purchases for Sunday, Sept. 14, including parking, pit and other ticketed items.

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