Racing’s ever-present ‘X Factor’: The Weather

other words, the success of our events may hinge on having a workable ‘Plan B’ should inclement or severe weather intervene.

Knocking on that proverbial wood, and due to thorough preparation and some good ol’ fashion luck, we haven’t been forced to postpone a race to the next day due to weather since we opened the track in September of 2006. The majority of the planning for weather challenges rests in the Operations and Track Services departments, where the two Clement boys, Tyler (Director of Operations) and Luke (Director of Track Services), look at every facet of potential weather interruptions to an event. 

All weather contingencies are considered, and appropriate action according to pre-established protocol will be undertaken by our event staff. In the event of inclement weather, the number one priority on our minds is always the safety of our fans and racers.

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