Today’s NASCAR race could rain out

UPDATE #3 At lap 165 Tony Stewart continues to lead over Clint Bowyer and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Stewart look well on his way to his 2nd straight win.

11/05/06 After 86 laps Tony Stewart leads Kasey Kahne and Jimmie Johnson. Points leader Matt Kenseth is struggling and could lose the points lead today.

11/05/06 So far the rain has held off and the race is underway. After just 16 laps Kurt Busch leads Brian Vickers and Jimmie Johnson.

11/05/06 It does not look promising for today's NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. The forecast calls for rain showers early then thundershowers by the afternoon. High 66F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a half an inch.