NASCAR Roval 400 weather forecast: Rain stopped, getting ready to race
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NASCAR is preparing for wet weather racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Cup Series’ Roval 400 race at the track’s 17-turn road course this Sunday.
Rain hit the speedway hours before the the start of the 2:30 p.m. race (NBC) and is expected to remain overhead throughout the evening. The forecast projects the downpour shifting to a 40-50% chance of rain after 2 p.m., and the afternoon could see lighter patches as storm cells pass through, according to AccuWeather.com’s radar.
The Xfinity Series completed its full 68-lap road course race, including a lap of overtime, in the rain Saturday. NASCAR will determine before the race if the Cup Series will proceed with a “wet weather” start or “damp weather” start. If declared a wet weather start, teams will be required to change to rain tires, activate their rear flashing lights and have a working windshield wiper. A damp weather means it is the team’s choice.
As of 1 p.m., rain stopped at the track and air drying were working on lingering wet spots. NASCAR and its teams are prepared for an on-time start.
