The almanac predict that cold and snowy conditions would greet the
Nascar Winston Cup and Busch Series while they visited Richmond International
Raceway in Richmond VA. and it was dead on.
The teams and fans awoke to brisk 30 degress temperatures and a fresh blanket of snow.
The Busch Series, Hardee's Fried Chicken Challenge 250 is to start at 1:15 with live coverage on the 'The Duece'. ESPN will rebroadcast the event tonight at Midnight. Jeff Purvis and Dennis Setzer are on the front row. Refer to the starting lineup and qualifying notes for the third Busch Series race of the year.
There is a possibility for scattered flurries this morning, then variable cloudiness the remainder of the day. Highs won't do much better than the mid 40s.
The weather Sunday calls for partly sunny conditions with not much improvement on the temperatures. With the gusty wind conditions that are expected the "windchill" factor will make it feel considerably colder. If you plan on attending the Pontiac Excitement 400, dress warmly!
