NASCAR drivers will back on the track in mid-May, making up for lost time by taking part in two Cup races within days of each other
After a two-month hiatus, the first race will be held Sunday, May 17, at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. A Cup race will be held again at Darlington just three days later, NASCAR announced Thursday.With two more Cup races to follow at Charlotte, and Xfinity and truck events, there will be seven fixtures in 11 days.No fans will be allowed into the stands because of the need for social distancing, NASCAR said.
— Jimmie Johnson April 30, 2020 Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson said it's unfortunately imperative fans cannot attend."Safety is obviously the most important thing & I know NASCAR has been working to ensure that we have the necessary safety precautions in place," he tweeted."While it's unfortunate that there won't be fans in the stands, it's obviously necessary at this time.""Yes! I am so psyched we are going back racing.
— Aric Almirola April 30, 2020 During the approximately two-month break, many NASCAR drivers, including Kurt Busch have taken up iRacing -- where drivers race from the comfort of their home. The sport has been getting extra attention because of the virus. Driver Ryan Newman, involved in a horrifying crash during the season-opening Daytona 500, said this week he will return to racing when NASCAR starts again.NASCAR is one of the first sports leagues to announce a resumption of the season.
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