NASCAR Sets New Race Date In Atlanta, No Spectators Allowed

Atlanta GA

15 May, 2020

10:04 AM

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ATLANTA, GA — NASCAR's Atlanta race that was scheduled for March has been pushed to June, officials announced Thursday. The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 was initially planned for March 15, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was postponed. NASCAR said it will now take place at 3 p.m. June 7 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but without any spectators. It'll broadcast on FOX and PRN. "I'd like to thank Gov. Brian Kemp and every one of the state and local health officials that we've worked with to develop a plan to get back to racing," said AMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Hutchison in a statement. "When NASCAR comes to Atlanta Motor Speedway, the eyes of the entire sports world will be on Georgia for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 and we intend to put on a great show." NASCAR and Atlanta Motor Speedway have developed a comprehensive plan reviewed by state and local health agencies to protect the health and safety of the competitors, crew members, speedway employees and broadcast crews that will produce the race. The plan includes limiting overall personnel, pre-event health screening, social distancing on site, using personal protection equipment (PPE) and sanitizing areas of the facility both before and during the event. "I want to thank our partners with NASCAR and Atlanta Motor Speedway for adapting to protect public health throughout our fight with COVID-19," said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. "As we continue the measured process of reopening our state, I am confident in their plan to return to racing safely, and I'm excited to join with patrons across the country in celebrating the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 come June." Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 weekend ticketholders on file may choose to receive an event credit for the full amount paid plus an additional 20 percent, or choose to receive a full refund of their purchase price. RELATED: NASCAR Race Postponed At Atlanta Motor Speedway