Dirt racing events postponed due to Coronavirus
Today, NASCAR and INDYCAR joined the long list of sporting sanctions to cancel or postpone events due to the Coronavirus.
Now, the World of Outlaws have just released a statement. Dirt racing events featuring the world of Outlaws Sprint Cars have been postponed through April.
World of Outlaws statement on Coronovirus
“Due to escalating concerns and mixed guidance from various county, state and health organizations with regard to the impact and response to COVID-19, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is postponing all events through April 9, effective immediately, in the wake of growing health concerns.”
“This decision has not been made lightly, and while everyone in our sport wants to race, we believe this is the right decision given the traveling nature of our Series and the local makeup of our events.”
“The Series will continue to monitor the situation as it develops, and provide additional information at a later date. The health and safety of our community is our top priority.”
“Updates on the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series, not scheduled to compete until March 27, will be provided at a later date.”
World of Outlaws Events canceled
This affects the following events:
03/13/20
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
Cotton Bowl Speedway
03/14/20
East Texas Lone Star Shootout
LoneStar Speedway
03/21/20
Wildcat Shootout
USA Raceway
03/22/20
Arizona Desert Shootout
Arizona Speedway
03/28/20
SoCal Showdown
Perris Auto Speedway
03/29/20
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
Santa Maria Raceway
04/03-04/20
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
Thunderbowl Raceway
What about the World of Outlaws Late Model Series?
As of now, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series have yet to announce cancellations or postponements of upcoming dirt late model events.
However, the WoOLMS does not return to action until March 27th at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN.
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series has posted the following updates:
“All events are going forward as scheduled as we closely monitor growing COVID-19 health concerns. Should the need arise to alter plans based on local conditions, we will act in the best interest of our fans and competitors.”
Officials will address those events as it gets closer to March 27th:
“Updates on the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series, not scheduled to compete until March 27, will be provided at a later date.”
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