2018 Bristol - Food City 500 - Pre-Race Thread

Here we go again, looking at the hourly weather forecast for Sunday they show anywhere between 70% - 100% chance of rain between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Just how the heck does this timing happen? Looks like Monday afternoon might be possible.
 
Eh no

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The Busch brothers will get to renew their sibling rivalry when the green flag drops for Sunday's Food City 500 (2 p.m. ET, Fox).
Kyle Busch starts on the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kurt Busch starts on the front row beside him. The race (weather permitting) will have an interesting start.
 
DawYkCcUMAAEbbP.jpg
 
AndyMarquisLive said:
Everyone said the Atlanta race was a sure thing washout.
Click to expand...
Looking at the radar it looks like they are going to get some rain for sure, with possible lightening. Based on the forecast it doesn't seem that hour will make a difference. I remember two years ago they actually started in the rain and there was a wreck after the start on the backstretch. I think they then delayed it until around 5 and we had a great night race.
 
CE was 2nd in 15 lap avg to Kurt who's now going to a backup.

Kurt - 15.32
Chase - 15.36
 
Larsonfan1995 said:
Different weather on Race Day means practice speeds mean nothing. Just ask General
Click to expand...
Ha ha it was about this time last week we had that discussion, one of my “highlights”since joining the board.
 
Claire B Lang‏ @ClaireBLang Apr 13

Truth - Dragging rolling bag full of equipment @BMSupdates tunnel Some kind soul behind me grabbed handle to help- I looked back - it was @BubbaWallace We emerged from the tunnel - tons of fans ran towards him - I took the bag from there - #KindGesture Thx Bubba!
 
Thanks @AllWaltrip !!! Incredible @BMSupdates Pace Car Ride - Hear it on@SiriusXMNASCAR Pre Race Show today 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. ET. DW checked the tires out before screeching off on the ride as I held on for dear life! Stay Tuned! #SoFun #GoodTimes EEEEEK!
 
Looks ike this might not even happen until Tuesday and than Saturday race next week these guys are going to be tired
 
I don't think they will get it started today but I've been wrong before.
 
BradBlaney said:
Looks ike this might not even happen until Tuesday and than Saturday race next week these guys are going to be tired
Click to expand...

NOAA Weather for the Bristol area today and tomorrow:

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of sprinkles and flurries between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
 
Radar shows the eastern edge of the rain is just about on Bristol. It might actually move through by mid afternoon.

Then again, I’m probably just wishful thinking
 
Just looked on Weatherbug weather app and the radar looks pretty nasty, I'd say the chance for racing today are slim to none.
 
A little help please. I can't find a list of who's going to the back of the field. Is there anyone besides Harvick and Kurt?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom