Trump: “Hope to Have Fans Back in Stadiums by August & September”
The president told commissioners that he hopes to have fans back in stadiums and arenas by August and September.
NASCAR Implements Major Staff Reductions at Iowa Speedway
NASCAR on Friday implemented several permanent layoffs following the NASCAR / ISC merge last October. Iowa Speedway was most effected and will see a significantly impact in staffing.
NASCAR Race at Martinsville Excepted to be Rescheduled
All NASCAR fans are counting down the days until the race cars can once again hit the race track. This was scheduled to happen on May 9th at Martinsville Speedway next month, however it now looks like this race might get postponed as well.
Indy Rescheduling Leads to First NASCAR / INDYCAR Doubleheader
The Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge has been rescheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials from INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) announced today. The 104th edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" will air live on NBC, with the official green flag time to be announced at a later date.
All NASCAR Races Postponed Until May 3rd Due to COVID-19
Races at Atlanta and Homestead were postponed on Friday. This extension includes Texas, Bristol, Richmond, Talladega, and Dover.
ARCA Series Suspends All Racing Until May 3rd Due to COVID
“Our top priority is the health and safety of our fans, competitors and racing communities. In conjunction with NASCAR, all ARCA Menards Series race events – including the ARCA Menards Series East and ARCA Menards Series West – are postponed through May 3. We will share future rescheduling information as it is determined.”
NASCAR Postpones Atlanta & Homestead Races Due to COVID-19
“NASCAR has decided to postpone the race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend & Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend. We believe this decision is in the best interest of the safety & well-being of our fans, competitors, officials and everyone associated with our sport.”
NASCAR to Race at Atlanta & Homestead Without Fans in Attendance
“At this time, NASCAR will hold its race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway without fans in attendance. These events will be restricted to competitors, crews, officials and other necessary personnel to conduct the race. We will work with public health officials as we determine future scheduling beyond these events.”
NASCAR Announces Changes at Atlanta Due to COVID-19, Still Plan to Race
As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation develops nationally and across local markets where we race, NASCAR remains in daily consultation with public health officials and other prominent sports and entertainment properties.
EchoPark Automotive to Sponsor Atlanta Xfinity Race
Atlanta Motor Speedway today announced EchoPark Automotive ("EchoPark") as the proud sponsor of its upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, March 14, 2020.