Coronavirus

The NTT IndyCar Series announced on Monday (August 4) that the iconic Indy 500 will be run without fans, and it’s the smartest possible decision that could have been made for the greater good of the sport. IndyCar’s initial plans to have fans in attendance for the 2020 Indy 500 …

The NTT IndyCar Series became one of the first major sports to allow fans to attend an event in the United States during the coronavirus pandemic with the 2020 REV Group Grand Prix at Road America, and the 2020 Iowa IndyCar 250s the following weekend. While both the series and …

A second IMSA driver has tested positive for COVID-19. Taylor Hagler, who competes in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, will miss the Advent Health 120 at Sebring International Raceway. “I’m sad to be missing the IMSA round at Sebring this weekend, especially after such a long break without racing,” Hagler …

Brendan Gaughan revealed on SiriusXM Radio Wednesday (July 15) that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I have a two-week vacation right now, is the way I’m describing it,” Gaughan said. “I got a birthday present on Friday, which was my birthday last week. I tested positive for the coronavirus …

NASCAR Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to race, Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday (July 8). Johnson missed last Sunday’s Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after testing positive for COVID-19. Xfinity regular Justin Allgaier filled in for him, though an accident on pit road forced …

As spring turns into summer, NASCAR has done an admirable job of weathering the COVID-19 storm.  Last month, stock car racing became the first major American sport to return to regular competition.  Aside from weather delays, most races have gone off without a hitch.  Midweek competition has been a worthy …

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the NASCAR garage and Stewart-Haas Racing appears to be its first victim. On Friday, June 19, it was announced two SHR employees have tested positive for COVID-19. According to SHR, the unnamed employees are based at their Kannapolis, N.C. facilities and have not traveled to …

There will be 500 military personnel in attendance as fans for the upcoming NASCAR races at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the track announced today, June 4. The news, first reported by talk show host Andy Slater, means the track will be the first to have fans since NASCAR’s return following the outbreak …

92 days. That’s how long it’s been since the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series has raced, and by the time the series in back on track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 26, it will be 95 days, officially longer than the 2019/2020 offseason. Following a rather ho-hum …

The NTT IndyCar Series announced further changes to its 2020 schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic, canceling the races at Richmond Raceway and on the streets of Toronto, the series announced Thursday, May 21. Additionally, Road America’s original race date has been rescheduled, and the track will now host a …