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No fans at Dover race weekend Aug. 21-23

July 27, 2020

While the six scheduled races at The Monster Mile will move forward, state officials did not approve the track’s request to host a limited number of fans, citing public safety and health concerns.

“We submitted a comprehensive plan to state officials outlining our planned procedures and protocols for keeping our fans safe throughout our August race weekend,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover International Speedway president and CEO. “Unfortunately, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the decision was made to not allow fans. We understand it, and while we are disappointed, we also realize that we need to err on the side of caution and yield to the opinions of public health experts to help reduce the further spread of COVID-19.”

Dover ticket holders for August have several options for their ticket funds, including a full refund or moving funds (including an extra 20 percent bonus) to Dover’s 2021 NASCAR weekend. Fans can go to DoverSpeedway.com/exchange to register their preference or call 800-441-RACE to reach a ticket office representative to review their accounts and options. Fans are asked for their patience, as higher-than-normal call volume is expected in the coming days and weeks.

The Aug. 21-23 NASCAR weekend includes the Drydene Doubleheader Weekend on Aug. 22-23, featuring a NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader each day, with all four races on NBCSN.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, the Drydene 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race takes the green flag at 12:30 p.m., followed by the Drydene 311 NASCAR Cup Series race at 4 p.m.

On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Drydene 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race begins at 1 p.m., followed by the Drydene 311 NASCAR Cup Series race at 4 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 21, the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race begins at 2 p.m., followed by the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at 5 p.m. (FS1).

Follow speedway news and updates on DoverSpeedway.com and via social media at Facebook.com/DoverInternationalSpeedway, or on Twitter and Instagram at @MonsterMile.

 

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