Rain threatens Atlanta Qualifying

With rain falling Friday morning the remainder of the day at Atlanta Motor Speedway looks iffy at best. Qualifying for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. EST, and the National Weather Service predicts 100 percent chance of rain throughout the day. Temperatures could reach the 60s, but could dip to the mid-30s by tonight. There is a 50 percent chance of rain for tonight. With the top 35 teams in owner points from last year set in the field, 13 drivers are vying for eight spots.