All IRL races held on oval tracks will be called in the event of
rain. A grooved rain tire hasen't yet been developed to withstand
the constant right side loading of counterclockwise oval racing
Which driver won the 2008 IRL season opening race?
March 29, 2008 - Season Opening Race - Homestead, FloridaScott Dixon of Target Chip Ganassi Racing won the season opening race at Homestead. It was his sixth career win on an oval track.