The race was in damp conditions but nothing changed at the start.
They thrive in warm, damp conditions where the humidity is more than 50%.
However, in 1977 regular services had to be stopped due to cold and damp conditions during the winter.
They grow best in cool, damp conditions, and will continue growth well into the autumn.
The first practice session on Friday evening was held in damp conditions.
All four hit a 7-iron past the flag, taking advantage of the damp conditions.
The car also had a reputation for being difficult to start in damp conditions.
The second session started several minutes late due to the damp conditions from the earlier rain.
But it does not take too kindly to humid, damp conditions.
However, this made transmission impossible in rainy or even damp conditions.