Ask a NASCAR fan what has been the biggest problem for stock car racing this season, and the answer likely will be rain.
Oh, how Talladega wishes it could share in the suffering.
In about a week, fans will descend on the Alabama track for its fall races, especially the Alabama 500 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. They'll bring their camping gear and set up for a weekend of racing and, shall we say, fun.
Two things fans should not bring? Confederate flags and material to make fire.
While the former suggestion might be ignored, the latter is mandatory.