“Racing in the rain ain’t easy.” That’s the sentiment of drivers when they have to race in the rain. And as NASCAR’s triple-header amps up the stakes at Charlotte Roval, it is hard to overlook the fact that wet conditions have prevailed since the track’s debut in 2018, blending oval banking with 17 twisting turns for unpredictable action. Four drivers face elimination in the Round of 12 finale, where grip and strategy shift dramatically under variable skies. Past events show how moisture turns the 2.28-mile layout into a survival test. But forecasts hold the key to whether teams lean on those rain setups.

Roval Weekend weather outlook

Forecasts for Charlotte Motor Speedway point to mostly dry conditions across the playoff weekend, but scattered clouds could still play a role. On Friday

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