Last year when I was working at New Jersey Motorsports Park it was later in the season and the venue was cooler and less humid. Last weekend each day presented threats of rain and humidity percentages ranging into the "sauna" indicator in my weather app. Interesting things happen in races when the forecast is dicey. Two of the three races were declared "wet" meaning that the drivers were compelled to start the race on wet weather Cooper tires. Drying conditions at the start of the races convinced some of the competitors to gamble on making the change to slick tires as the race progressed, but during the second race of the weekend, light to moderate rain fell for the duration of the competition.

Readers know that I enjoy rain photography, but don't enjoy having my gear wet, or manipulating professional rain covers onto my cameras. It's always worth it reviewing the photos, but the process can be frustrating.

Well, here are my favorite photos from the Road to Indy - Indy Pro 2000 class at New Jersey Motorsports Part from this past weekend.

All photos are © Gavin Baker/ Road to Indy