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Why can some series race in the wet and others can’t?

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Why can some series race in the wet and others can’t?

By RACER Staff - Aug 29, 2026, 4:19 PM ET

Whether a racing series can run in the rain comes down to a mix of track design, safety infrastructure, tire technology and vehicle type. It’s not just an arbitrary rule. Why F1, IndyCar and sports car road/street events can race in the wet Purpose-built drainage: Road/street courses are designed with...

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