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Turn around don't drown - a lot of my co-workers chuckle when I say this, but it is important to remember! It is a slogan developed by the National Weather Service to promote flood safety. A lot of people have the attitude, "oh, it could never happen to me," but getting stranded in flood waters is possible anywhere, even if you don't live near a body of water. Every year more deaths occur due to flash flooding than from any other part of a thunderstorm. Did you know it only takes six inches of fast moving water to knock you off your feet? And it only takes two feet of water to cause most vehicles to float. Flash flooding is especially dangerous after a thunderstorm moves through... you may see streets flood quickly due to poor storm drainage. If a roadway starts to flood, you should turn around immediately because you don't know how quickly the water is moving, plus the roadway underneath the water could be washed away. Not to mention you could really mess up your car not only with interior water damage, but engine damage too. Summer isn't over yet, and that means there is still the possibility of thunderstorms and flash flooding. Be smart and stay safe!
On to racing news - all of last weekend's races were pretty exciting! Scott Dixon passed Helio Castroneves at the last second for the win in Kentucky. The NASCAR folks had to dodge a few raindrops (and unfortunately a lot of crashing cars within a few laps of the checkered) along with the Rolex Series, and the ALMS raced into the sunset at Road America. Now here are this weekend's race forecasts:
NASCAR Nationwide Series - Michigan International Speedway, Saturday (8/16) at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2. An upper level low will move away from the region as a ridge of high pressure starts to build in. Skies will be mostly sunny, and the temperature will be very nice near 81 degrees.
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Michigan International Speedway, Sunday (8/17) at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN. Qualifying is Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Overall, it looks like a good weekend for racing. Friday will be sunny along with passing clouds and a temperature in the upper 70's. For the race on Sunday, expect more sunshine with a few clouds building in late. The temperature will be a little warmer reaching near 85 degrees at race time.
PA Hillclimb Association - Duryea in Reading, PA, Saturday (8/16) and Sunday (8/17). Some showers are possible very early Saturday as a cold front exits the region. Otherwise it will gradually turn sunny as high pressure builds in. The high temperature will be near 78 degrees with a westerly breeze. Sunday will be nice - mostly sunny and warmer with a high near 85.
Winchester Speedway - High pressure will build in on Saturday bringing mostly sunny skies with a few passing clouds. The temperature will be around 84 when the gates open. By race time, expect a temperature near 77 degrees.
I have included some special pictures this week. My dad worked with an IMSA team back in the early 90's, and some of you may know the driver - Davy Jones. (In addition to his success in IMSA, Davy placed 2nd in the 1996 Indy 500, and he also won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans the same year.) My dad helped with the tuner (programming computer chips) and the tire warmer. He also acted as a team photographer, so I scanned some of his pictures. I believe all the photos I have chosen are from Sebring.
Be sure to tune in to Sirius Satellite Radio - Sirius Speedway, channel 128, every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. ET to hear me give the NASCAR forecast! Would you like to see your racing or weather photos online? Email them to me! cassie@tv3winchester.com
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