WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —Bowman Gray Racingannounced Thursday it is canceling its 2020 racing season.
Stadium officials said they believe it is "highly unlikely" that mass gathering restrictions will be lifted anytime soon because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Bowman Graysaid it hopes to hold race events again in the spring of 2021.
"On July 14, Governor Cooper extended “Phase 2” of COVID-19 restrictions for another three weeks until August 7. During this phase, events such as the racing at Bowman Gray Stadium are not permitted to have more than 25 spectators. We believe it is highly unlikely that Governor Cooper will significantly relax these restrictions in August or even September.
Some professional sporting organizations may be holding events without fans. We, however, have no plans or desire to hold events without our fan base in the stands.