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3 p.m. ET
After raining all weekend and all morning at Auto Club Speedway, the skies have cleared and racing looks to be promising. A break in the weather is expected to last the most part of the day. Weather Forecast
3:30 p.m.
FOX's pre-race show is on the air.
4 p.m.
Drivers are awaiting introductions. The rain has stopped and track-drying efforts are under way.
4:06 p.m.
As track-drying efforts continue,
ZZ Top takes the stage for some entertainment.
4:42 p.m.
NASCAR plans to go racing within the 1 hour as track drying continues.