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I can not attest to the tracks in Indiana, but I can tell you about my experience at Knoxville last Saturday for the All Star race. Knoxville has one of the largest front grandstands in dirt racing. They roped off every other row which was a good start. They had signs all around about leaving 3 empty seats between groups. I sat about midway up the stands, and watched numerous people not follow the 3 empty seats rule. I got to the track early and picked a strategic seat in the middle of the row. I also selected the non-alcohol section. I was doing good with social distancing until I went and got popcorn during the 360 time trials. When I came back a family had sat right next to my seat cushion. Not caring about the 3 seat rule. There was some space to the other side of me and I simply moved in that direction. The person on that side had also put some good distance between the person he was sitting next to and also moved to give both of us some distance. The family brought in some beer and was soon asked to leave that section. At that time, the gentleman next to me and myself moved back to a more comfortable distance. The gentleman next to me and myself were the only two people in the section that I saw wearing a mask. I think that others saw us with masks and kept on moving.
With that being said, I think that I did a good job with distancing at Knoxville on Saturday. However, I do not think I would be comfortable for the 360 nationals or the "one and only" when they are expecting larger crowds.
If you are concerned about the crowds for the Smackdown, you probably should stay home. When I saw the pictures of the crowds at the midget week and sprint week shows, I knew I would have not felt comfortable in those crowds.
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