The temperature at 8pm on Thursday night in Ocala is projected to be 34 degrees. After 10pm, the temps will dip into the 20s. I admire fans who would sit in temperatures like that to watch a sprint car race. That is truly dedication! However, there are not enough people who would brave those temperatures and sit in the stands for 4+ hours. That is pretty much the bottom line for all parties involved.

The practice is happening on Thursday because it is not a day that is dependent on fans buying a ticket and sitting in the stands. Whether it is rain, sleet, snow, or freezing temperatures, weather can mess up plans from time-to-time and that's why this Sunday was planned in advance as a "weather date" in case this type of thing happened.

Whichever show you guys go to this weekend, have fun. It promises to be a great show at Bubba Raceway Park on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See you there!