No drafting by fans…
As the COVID-19 crisis develops nationally and locally, NASCAR says it “remains in daily consultation with public health officials and other prominent sports and entertainment properties.”
NASCAR has added an infectious disease specialist to its consulting physician group to provide technical assistance and to inform policy. In following with these discussions and guidance from this counsel, NASCAR is implementing several adjustments to race event operations effective this weekend at Atlanta and remaining in effect indefinitely.
Track Services meeting. This meeting will be held in open air locations across all series.
Team haulers. NASCAR recommends that access to team haulers be restricted to necessary personnel at team’s discretion.
Driver appearances. Should be structured to ensure that drivers are visible to fans in an open-air setting, such as Q&A sessions.
Driver autographs. Drivers should pre-sign items whenever possible, carry their own Sharpie and hero cards should be the primary form for all autographs.
Pre-race and post-race activities (driver introductions, grid & victory lane). NASCAR will provide a 6-foot buffer around the grid and driver introduction stage.
Advance in-market driver appearances. All advance appearances will be replaced with remote media activities and/or rescheduled for a later date in coordination with racetracks.
At track evaluation process. All individuals coming to the infield care center demonstrating symptoms potentially consistent with coronavirus will be appropriately handled by medical professionals. All facilities have been provided a standard operating process following CDC guidelines.
“The health, safety and well-being of our industry, employees, media, fans and everyone associated with our events remains our top priority,” NASCAR claimed. “We will remain diligent as we actively monitor this situation with medical experts and health officials. We will keep everyone informed as to any additional prospective operational or scheduling changes.”
NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
- Next Race: Vet Tix Camping World 200
- The Place: Atlanta Motor Speedway
- The Date: Saturday, March 14
- The Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1, 1 p.m. ET
- Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
- Distance: 200.02 miles (130 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30),
- Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 130)
- 2019 Winner: Kyle Busch
NASCAR Xfinity Series
- Next Race: EchoPark 250
- The Place: Atlanta Motor Speedway
- The Date: Saturday, March 14
- The Time: 4 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1, 3:30 p.m. ET
- Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
- Distance: 251.02 miles (163 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 40),
- Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 80), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 163)
- 2019 Race Winner: Christopher Bell
NASCAR Still Racing So Far, Buffers and Restrictions Added
No drafting by fans…
As the COVID-19 crisis develops nationally and locally, NASCAR says it “remains in daily consultation with public health officials and other prominent sports and entertainment properties.”
NASCAR has added an infectious disease specialist to its consulting physician group to provide technical assistance and to inform policy. In following with these discussions and guidance from this counsel, NASCAR is implementing several adjustments to race event operations effective this weekend at Atlanta and remaining in effect indefinitely.
Track Services meeting. This meeting will be held in open air locations across all series.
Team haulers. NASCAR recommends that access to team haulers be restricted to necessary personnel at team’s discretion.
Driver appearances. Should be structured to ensure that drivers are visible to fans in an open-air setting, such as Q&A sessions.
Driver autographs. Drivers should pre-sign items whenever possible, carry their own Sharpie and hero cards should be the primary form for all autographs.
Pre-race and post-race activities (driver introductions, grid & victory lane). NASCAR will provide a 6-foot buffer around the grid and driver introduction stage.
Advance in-market driver appearances. All advance appearances will be replaced with remote media activities and/or rescheduled for a later date in coordination with racetracks.
At track evaluation process. All individuals coming to the infield care center demonstrating symptoms potentially consistent with coronavirus will be appropriately handled by medical professionals. All facilities have been provided a standard operating process following CDC guidelines.
“The health, safety and well-being of our industry, employees, media, fans and everyone associated with our events remains our top priority,” NASCAR claimed. “We will remain diligent as we actively monitor this situation with medical experts and health officials. We will keep everyone informed as to any additional prospective operational or scheduling changes.”
NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series
NASCAR Xfinity Series