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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Thousands of race fans were claiming their spots on Thursday at area campgrounds, excited for the weekend race at the Kansas Speedway.

Although conditions were not ideal because of the heavy rain on Thursday, families didn’t let the mud it created stop them from digging in.

FOX 4’s Brad Underwood talked to some of them who know the drill, rain or shine, and love it.