NASCAR postpones race weekends at Atlanta & Homestead

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By: Zach Catanzareti, Staff Writer

Due to the escalating concern of the Coronavirus pandemic, NASCAR has postponed its next two race weekends being held at Atlanta Motor Speedway March 13-15 and Homestead-Miami Speedway March 20-22. The announcement came at 11:39 a.m. ET Friday morning.

The statement from NASCAR reads:

“NASCAR has decided to postpone the race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend and Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend. We believe this decision is in the best interest of the safety and well-being of our fans, competitors, officials and everyone associated with our sport. We will continue to monitor this dynamic situation as we assess future race events.”

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Teams and drivers of the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series leaving Atlanta Motor Speedway shortly before the postponement. (Photo: Jerry Jordon)

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