Racing is back in Richmond this weekend with a doubleheader Friday and Saturday nights, both races starting at 7:30 PM. At this time, it looks like both days will be dry and warm (Friday's High: 79, Saturday's High: 84) as a strong ridge of high pressure will be in place from the Southeast to the Mid-Atlantic at the end of this week. Here's the upper-level map showing the ridge Friday evening:
But you can also clearly see the large low pressure system over the Plains at the end of this week, too. That's the system we expect to reach the East Coast by Sunday. However, if this system moves a little faster and the ridge weakens or shifts farther east, the rain may move into Central Virginia by Saturday afternoon. The timing of this system will be closely watched for its potential impacts on Saturday's Heath Calhoun 400. Check back here for updates on the forecast!
