NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 Will Race In North Carolina This May – But The Stands Will Be Completely Empty
Chalk up a win for NASCAR fans everywhere – and a subsequent loss for the Coronavirus – as on Tuesday of this week, North Carolina’s Governor announced he will allow the race to take place. There is one small caveat that, in the scheme of things, race fans probably won’t mind: No spectators will be allowed to attend.
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NASCAR has been gracefully scrambling to rearrange the spring schedule after it was abruptly interrupted by the emergence of the Coronavirus. Only four or the 36 races were completed before the pandemic arrived in the US.
This makes the 60th consecutive year for the Coca Cola 600 and for those who make an effort to attend each and every year, missing all of the fun and energy of watching a race in person will surely be a large disappointment.
But the good news is that the race CAN go on. The Governor and state health officials weighed in after reviewing a virus-centric safety plan submitted by NASCAR.
The plan has yet to be made public, but it likely included an outline of special safety measures to keep the drivers, their teams, and all the essential crew and Charlotte Motor Speedway employees safe during the race.
It's a blow for those who were looking forward to attending, however, we're guessing race fans everywhere would rather the race go on without them, then not go on at all.
NASCAR has yet to announce the Coca Cola 600 as officially returning to the revised schedule (it was originally slated for May 24th and we have no reason to think that date will change), but the official word is expected at any time as NASCAR firms up rescheduled dates for some already missed races. It’s also worth noting that North Carolina officials also reserved the right to rescind the nod if the health of the state’s residents worsens between now and then.
How do you feel about the news? If you’re a die-hard fan and always try to attend this North Carolina race, where do you see yourself on race day this year? Feel free to join the discussion in the comments!
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Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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