Joliet pit condition?

Mike Graham · 05-27-2019, 01:27 PM

Does anyone know if the pits are a swamp??

Lyn Smith · 05-27-2019, 01:47 PM

They are going to be a little soft,but a few years ago they put a drain tile down both sides. It has been raining off and on for weeks,and will continue into next week.The NASCAR track across the street has been a pitting option a few times in the past.

Bobby DiDomenico · 05-28-2019, 09:19 AM

Rained pretty hard yesterday afternoon, forecast is heavy rain this evening.
From forecastweather.gov:

Today: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

As Lyn mentions, the oval track parking lot is always a pit option.

john corcoran jr · 05-28-2019, 11:46 AM

I was out there on Sunday. The ground was saturated to say the least. Now with the Monday rain and future showers, plan on bringing your extra fuel jugs, tow straps, and scuba gear. I was told that they will most likely be parking racers at the Nascar track. That will be determined once the NHRA officials get in town and make the call. Best of luck to all.

Bobby DiDomenico · 05-29-2019, 08:48 AM

Rained pretty hard last night.
Anyone there tell us if they are parking Sportsman in the grass or at the Nascar Oval?

TimKGillespie · 05-29-2019, 03:45 PM

Still in stacking... supposed to start parking at 3 until dark

05-27-2019, 01:27 PM	#1
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Joliet pit condition? Does anyone know if the pits are a swamp??

05-27-2019, 01:47 PM	#2
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 280 Liked 960 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Joliet pit condition? They are going to be a little soft,but a few years ago they put a drain tile down both sides. It has been raining off and on for weeks,and will continue into next week.The NASCAR track across the street has been a pitting option a few times in the past.

05-28-2019, 09:19 AM	#3
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 923 Likes: 101 Liked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Joliet pit condition? Rained pretty hard yesterday afternoon, forecast is heavy rain this evening. From forecastweather.gov: Today: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 54. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. As Lyn mentions, the oval track parking lot is always a pit option.

05-28-2019, 11:46 AM	#4
john corcoran jr Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: darien, il Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Joliet pit condition? I was out there on Sunday. The ground was saturated to say the least. Now with the Monday rain and future showers, plan on bringing your extra fuel jugs, tow straps, and scuba gear. I was told that they will most likely be parking racers at the Nascar track. That will be determined once the NHRA officials get in town and make the call. Best of luck to all.

05-29-2019, 08:48 AM	#5
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 923 Likes: 101 Liked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Joliet pit condition? Rained pretty hard last night. Anyone there tell us if they are parking Sportsman in the grass or at the Nascar Oval?

05-29-2019, 03:45 PM	#6
TimKGillespie Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 72 Likes: 16 Liked 38 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Joliet pit condition? Still in stacking... supposed to start parking at 3 until dark