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!
Drivers told to stay close to their cars as NASCAR hopes they can get the track ready.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) February 25, 2023
UPDATE: Green Flag will fly for the Xfinity Series @ 6:07pm
The green flag will fly at approximately 6:07 PM ET on FS1, @MRNRadio and @SiriusXMNASCAR! https://t.co/iLxtr5X8gw
— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) February 25, 2023
The famous winter wonderland of…Fontana, California. pic.twitter.com/ca57SCz354
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) February 25, 2023
Around the Garage
Drivers and teams are showing their viewpoints of the snowfall around Auto Club and some are more prepared than others.
We’re now starting to see snow fall here at @AutoClubSpdwy 👀
— Jordan Anderson (@j66anderson) February 25, 2023
Glad we packed the winter gear! pic.twitter.com/sdhQJJ4C3M
“Weatherman Parker” is here to tell you first-hand about the snowfall at the track.
It’s wet and snowing pic.twitter.com/gX6e3ZX338
— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) February 25, 2023
Brett Griffin had a fantastic view from the spotters stand
White out. pic.twitter.com/sylwSKujDq
— Brett Griffin (@SpotterBrett) February 25, 2023
In The Stands
Some fans are eager to go have some fun in the winter wonderland.
I'm genuinely enjoying this. One person described the view of @AutoClubSpdwy as looking into a "snow globe" A kid in the media center here had never seen snow. Asked what he should do? "Go out and play in it," I replied. If this is our last memory here, make it count! #NASCAR
— Lee Spencer (@CandiceSpencer) February 25, 2023
Others captured mesmerizing photos for a beautiful racing background.
All the rain & snow has left us with a beautiful, snow-covered mountain backdrop for today's race. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/TQxaIPw0lA
— Jonathan Fjeld (@Jonathan_Fjeld) February 25, 2023
From The Pressbox
Jeff Gluck shares his thoughts about the unprecedented snowfall in Fontana.
I can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen snow on any race weekend, let alone in Southern California. What a way for this place to go out. I keep saying "unbelievable," but it really is.
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) February 25, 2023
Bob Pockrass gives us a Radar update as they try to get Xfinity driver introductions completed.
Driver intros in five minutes. Radar: pic.twitter.com/GwOF0KNiMG
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) February 25, 2023