What’s Happening
Today’s Xfinity and Cup Practice & Qualifying sessions were cancelled due to rainy and snowy conditions. Fox’s weather forecast at least a 70 percent chance of rain the remainder of Saturday and a 40 percent chance of rain Sunday with temperatures in the mid-40s.
While teams are waiting to see if there’s a window of opportunity for cars to get on track for tonight’s Xfinity race, they are taking in the sights of the 2-mile track for the final time under snowfall.
What You Need To Know:
- Cup and Xfinity starting lineups will be set per NASCAR Rule Book due to cancellations on Saturday.
- The track is expected to take at least 3 hours to dry, without dealing with the Weepers – water seeping through gaps in the racing surface – because of the old racing surface.
- If the weather effects the entire weekend, the races will get pushed back to mid-day on Monday Feb. 27th.
UPDATE: Cars are being brought back down pit road but told to stay close!
UPDATE: Green Flag will fly for the Xfinity Series @ 6:07pm
Around the Garage
Drivers and teams are showing their viewpoints of the snowfall around Auto Club and some are more prepared than others.
“Weatherman Parker” is here to tell you first-hand about the snowfall at the track.
Brett Griffin had a fantastic view from the spotters stand
In The Stands
Some fans are eager to go have some fun in the winter wonderland.
Others captured mesmerizing photos for a beautiful racing background.
From The Pressbox
Jeff Gluck shares his thoughts about the unprecedented snowfall in Fontana.
Bob Pockrass gives us a Radar update as they try to get Xfinity driver introductions completed.