Coronavirus: NASCAR postpones season until May 9
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: NASCAR postpones season until May 9

The Hindu  

NASCAR has postponed its season until May due to the coronavirus pandemic. In its announcement on Monday, NASCAR said it planned to resume at the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on May 9. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings of 50 people or more take place for eight weeks, while 24 hours later United States president Donald Trump warned against meetings of over 10. "The health and safety of our fans, industry and the communities in which we race is our most important priority, so in accordance with recent CDC guidance, NASCAR is currently postponing all race events through May 3rd, with plans to return racing in Martinsville," a NASCAR statement read. "We intend to hold all 36 races this season, with future rescheduling soon to be determined as we continue to monitor this situation closely with public health officials and medical experts.

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4 years, 6 months ago

More than 4,000 coronavirus tests in F1 prove negative

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Coronavirus: F1 will try to maximise season, says Andretti
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: F1 will try to maximise season, says Andretti

The Hindu  

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Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus impact: Formula 1 hopes to run shortened season of 15-18 races

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey expecting a shortened season of 15-18 races
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey expecting a shortened season of 15-18 races

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Coronavirus: Le Mans 24-hour race postponed until September
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Le Mans 24-hour race postponed until September

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Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Postponed F1 races could be held in August

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