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Author:  codename_47 [ Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
This lightning rule is killing racing more than the "race control needs to throw a red to make sure you're on the correct tyres, you don't have any choice in the matter" rule

Ehh, modern racing, how we get any running the wet at all these days is a miracle... :yuk:
Author:  codename_47 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
It's been over an hour, there doesn't seem to be any clouds in the sky :whistling:

I'm going to bed, that'll make the race start....Enjoy
Author:  pimmy [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 12:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
Postponed until 11am ET tomorrow.
Author:  Tommy Vercetti [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
Well, some group decided to trespass the street circuit overnight and drive on it. Which leads to an arrest of one man
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/m ... y/3178464/

The most Florida Man thing to do.
Author:  Schumifan [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
Race won't be resuming in 10 minutes, weather's still crap and gates at the track haven't even been opened yet.

Edit:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1675518148257239040[/tweet]
Author:  codename_47 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
Schumifan wrote:
Race won't be resuming in 10 minutes, weather's still crap and gates at the track haven't even been opened yet.

Edit:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1675518148257239040[/tweet]


They can run in the rain though? Is lightning still around?

This is going to be a big deal if after all this hype, expendeture and set up, the whole thing gets called off due to a bit of lightning within 10 miles, or whatever it is... :?
Author:  Schumifan [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
I read somewhere they'll run in the rain as long as the visibility is ok so I guess that means only light rain. But yeah the problem now is that there's still been lightning around this morning
Author:  Chris A [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
The rain has also been very heavy based on the short clips I've seen on Twitter.
Author:  SBan83 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
Couple of silly but sincere questions...

1) They have rain tires for road courses, and in the past, they've raced in absolute deluges, so what's the problem with the bit of rain that's going on now?

2) With the track being nestled slap bang in the middle of so many very tall buildings, won't the lightning get to one of those building's arresters first?
Author:  RtN [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
Quote:
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1015 AM CDT Sun Jul 2 2023

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Cook County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 1015 AM CDT, doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
slow-moving, heavy rainfall across the area. Up to 3 inches of
rain have fallen with rain rates of up to 2 inches per hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible.

HAZARD...Significant flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset, significant flooding of creeks, streams,
drainage ditches, low-lying areas, and poor drainage
areas. Widespread street and underpass flooding.
Possible flooding of structures. Possible flooding of
highways.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chicago, Cicero, Hammond, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Lemont,
Midway Airport, Austin, West Town, Irving Park, Palos Park, Blue
Island, La Grange.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life
and property.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4193 8792 4196 8765 4188 8758 4188 8759
4184 8758 4175 8752 4163 8752 4164 8802
4168 8803 4168 8797 4172 8791

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

WSL
Author:  dr dog [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
pack it up boys
Author:  Fabs [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
lol
Author:  codename_47 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
I'm guessing Chicago isn't gonna let them keep the track layout built for a race tomorrow? lol
Author:  dr dog [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
How many laps until halfway in xfinity race. Looks to me like they will parade under yellow until then and call it...
Author:  codename_47 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
dr dog wrote:
How many laps until halfway in xfinity race. Looks to me like they will parade under yellow until then and call it...


I'm surprised they're not bringing the Cup start time up first and do that for them instead....then see if Xfinity has a chance at all or not
Author:  Gaara [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
dr dog wrote:
How many laps until halfway in xfinity race. Looks to me like they will parade under yellow until then and call it...


8 laps

Tracks flooded though
Author:  Schumifan [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
let em race
Author:  Fabs [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
lol this weather is horrible

Image
Author:  SBan83 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
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Author:  MotoKris1 [ Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chicago
I'm not sure they will be even able to make pace laps there
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