IndyCar race could get rained out

UPDATE A flood watch is in effect in the Kansas City area through Monday evening. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the rest of the day. South winds will be 20 to 30 mph. Tonight occasional showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue. Areas of south-central Kansas were under a tornado watch today.

04/26/09 At 4:00 pm race time for the IndyCars today the forecast in Kansas City is for strong storms and wind with a 70% chance of rain and temperatures around 75 degrees. If rained out the race may have to be run on Monday along with the NASCAR truck race.

With more rain in the forecast, the Indy Lights race could go early today. IndyCar officials informed teams to be ready as early as 10:00 am for the scheduled noon start for the Kansas Lottery 100.