By Doug Schneider
The timing of rain has come into better focus today. Confidence is increasing that Friday afternoon and evening will be the period when showers and thunderstorms move over the Speedway ahead of a cold front. I expect that the morning and early afternoon hours of Friday will be rain-free, partly sunny, breezy, and warm. The earliest potential timing for showers and storms to arrive will be around 2 pm, with the most likely timing being between 4 pm and 8 pm. So there should be plenty of running time in advance of the showers.
Once the cold front moves through Friday night, the weather will be ideal for qualifying on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will be pleasant, with highs in the 70s, and low humidity. Saturday will be a little breezy, with a north wind between 10 and 20 mph.
I hope the weather for the race will be as nice as the weather for qualifying! I'll have my forecast for the race posted on Monday.
Once the cold front moves through Friday night, the weather will be ideal for qualifying on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will be pleasant, with highs in the 70s, and low humidity. Saturday will be a little breezy, with a north wind between 10 and 20 mph.
I hope the weather for the race will be as nice as the weather for qualifying! I'll have my forecast for the race posted on Monday.
