“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day”–this might be the sentiment that is echoing through fans’ minds at the moment. But the rain gods seem to be angry right now, and just won’t pay heed! All the thrill of the weekend races has gone for a toss, with rain playing havoc everywhere. NASCAR’s Xfinity series practice and qualifying were halted due to the skies opening up. But that’s just the beginning because now even the IMSA races face a threat. 

Plus, what was supposed to be a fun High Bank Nationals race at the Huset’s Speedway is now a hub for rescue operations! People are stranded, personal properties are lost, and the race is canceled. Right now, the racing community, whether sprint or NASCAR seems to have one common enemy.

The NASCAR community’s arch-nemesis 

While we have seen many fights go on the racetrack or off it, there is never one as iconic as the fight with rain! And one person who can agree to this 100% is, of course, Kyle Larson. He lost his attempt of making a record of doing the “double” just because of rain. But rains do not affect drivers solely, but everyone, even fans. And we saw that pan out at the Huset’s Speedway.

The race is far from everyone’s minds right now. The situation at Huset’s Speedway is dire, with a race against time now unfolding—not for drivers, but for rescue operators. The rain had raised the water levels to an exponential level, trapping the campers who were in town for 4 days of racing. Their campers, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, resemble houseboats submerged in knee-deep water. Among those stranded is the World of Outlaws Championship leader, David Gravel. And he has been updating the racing community with all that’s going on at Huset’s Speedway.

However, the rescuers are to be thanked. The Split Rock Volunteer Fire Department sprang into action. They sent out several boats to rescue nearly thirty people from the flooded area. They were supported by the Brandon and Valley Springs Fire Departments, as well as the Sioux Falls water rescue team.

Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, things don’t look for the Cup race either. The Xfinity practice and qualifying were rained out and now the final race on Sunday is also under threat. The Weather Channel predicts a 73% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday, casting a shadow over the exciting upcoming event. 

Amidst this strategy, the racing community came together to pray for everyone at Huset.

Racing fans’ heartache over flooding at Huset’s campground

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Many people travel far and wide with campers to visit the NASCAR and sprint races. And it is not an inexpensive affair. Campers are expensive, after all! However, sadly many RVs were way beyond saving. One fan said, “Terrible. My heart hurts for all those campers… assload of money sitting there flooded.”

Most of the fans were just plain shocked, with many even questioning how the people organization wasn’t prepped for any such issue. One fan said, “Unbelievable. Hope everyone is safe.” 

The rescue operation was swift, and they managed to get all out of the flooding situation. But that’s not to say that things could have gone seriously wrong for the people visiting. One user said, “Wow. Praying everyone is safe.” While everyone is safe, the situation just highlights the glaring reality of how rains can affect these areas in the most dangerous of ways. 

The incident at Huset is alarming and such torrential rain playing havoc on a race day is hardly witnessed. One fan highlighted that and said, “In all my 50 years attending races all over North America, I’ve never seen a race get flooded out to this extent. This scene is heartbreaking for these poor folks who had to deal with this craziness. We locked up our Airbnb and left for home with no major losses. Lucky us.”

Another fan said, “Shit that’s horrible.” Indeed it is terrible that the fans who traveled far, the drivers who practiced hard and the organizers who did plenty of hard work just saw everything go to waste. But in the end, everyone is safe, and that’s what matters.