Racing Without Fans

[Buford.Justice]

Most dirt tracks can't race without fans, only a select few can get the backing to do this.

The tracks and nation should be opened back up except for isolated areas of infection.

[NeedforLMspeed]

I don't notice anything different here where I live. It went to pre plandemic 3 weeks ago.

Texas governor just announced outdoor stadiums can have 25% capacity now

[#FALSuperman]

I can tell you that even a successful track like FALS is not prepared to open financially without fans allowed.

[kazual]

It brings a few things to mind for me. (1) The back gate is almighty at a lot of tracks (2) Fans may not be that important overall (3) given that concessions aren’t generally available even if fans are allowed it takes away a major part of the profit so again, fans become less important (4) Sanctioning bodies, including NASCAR, may be throwing a bone to sponsors or to keep them on the hook, some contracts may require a minimum number of events or views.

[Waldo]

Tracks can race and make money without fans. This has been proven thru this virus. The only question is how much money do you want to make. That is a whole nother story. Go-kart tracks have raced and made money without fans since the beginning of time. Payout is key.

[dirt crow]

I guess I'm luckier than most DLR fans. I've seen racing action at I55, Boyd's, and this weekend I'm going to Mississippi Thunder Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway in Wisconsin. Next weekend, is Dixie Speedway in Georgia. This whole Covid crisis has made me have to look for my racing. If my home track (Florence Speedway) was open, I wouldn't venture to other tracks. Thanks, Covid!!!

Nice list of tracks, minus Boyd. But Boyd’s problem is the yahoos running it. Hopefully it’ll survive and get better management soon. Safe travels.

[John Boy]

Boyd's was great!!! I went for the boxing match, and a race broke out. Yeah, not very well run, but it was racing.