A rainy NASCAR weather forecast with the Cup Series racing in Chicago?
Say it ain't so!
For the third straight year, rain is expected in the latest NASCAR weather report for Chicago, which can obviously have a big impact on cars and the drivers on the track.
Some drivers have more experiencing racing in the wet conditions than others, offering a clear advantage for those understanding how to make pace in the rain.
The latest forecast isn't calling for rain all day Sunday in Chicago. However, there are scenarios where we could see drivers forced to manage wet conditions for the Grant Park 165 (2 p.m. ET, TNT).
Let's take a look.
Latest NASCAR Weather Forecast for Chicago
According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50% chance of rain Sunday in Chicago.
Of course there is.
The hourly breakdown doesn't help much either, as there's a 47% chance at 2 p.m. ET, the scheduled start time for Sunday's Grant Park 165, keeping rain right in that 50/50 window.
The chances of precipitation remain at 47-48% until 7 p.m. ET, so drivers and teams might have to deal with wet weather all afternoon.
For what it's worth, cars can run in the rain unless visibility becomes a problem, so don't be surprised if Sunday's race goes green at the scheduled 2 p.m. ET green flag, even if it is wet in Chicago.
