Texas Motor Speedway officials are bracing for a wet weekend and have made alternate parking plans to ensure that enthusiasts' drive to the race grounds isn't nasty. The forecast calls for some relief Friday and clearing skies Sunday for the Harrah's 500 Winston Cup race, which is expected to draw more than 220,000 fans. Rain has plagued the speedway's stock car races since it opened in 1997. You divide that by 30 and you can get an idea of how much you get every day.
Spring is our wettest season.
It will take more than April showers to rain on the speedway's parade. The show will go on, but parking modifications are under way. Even if the weather remains dry this weekend, persistent rains have taken their toll on the grounds. About 55,000 vehicles are expected to park for Sunday's race. There are 23,000 paved spaces, along with grass and gravel lots.