Sports Business Journal’s Adam Stern reports that NASCAR is talking to track operators about running NASCAR races without fans when the sport returns to action.
Other sports are discussing similar options, with Major League Baseball considering playing all games in Arizona, possibly starting in May.
NASCAR would need to find a way to limit close contact between crew members and be able to frequently test people at the track.
NASCAR could look to streamline events by limiting practice times, qualifying sessions, and separating teams further.
Adam Stern✔@A_S12
.@NASCAR has been in discussions with track execs over the logistics of running races with no fans, a further indication of what may be the most likely scenario to get the sport re-started.
NASCAR may have to develop a rapid testing plan for those allowed in shops/garages.
AND:
Adam Stern✔@A_S12
.@NASCAR has drawn up at least four potential schedules to get the sport re-started:
1) Eight-week delay (start at Martinsville).
2) 10-week (start at Coke 600, as @TheAthletic first reported).
3) 12-week (unclear but could be Texas).
4) 15-week (Schedule may go into December).
