Reopening Indiana
 

Per Governor Holcomb's press conference this afternoon, he stated "sporting events" may resume beginning July 4th, along with fairs, entertainment, etc. This is the 5th stage of his 5 stage plan.

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quick addition-this is if all prior stages are reached and Indiana does not have to go back to a prior stage.

Amazing July 4th weekend just so happens to be Indy G.P. and NASCAR weekend.🤔😷

The midget race was scheduled for 7/1 and 7/2 at IMS. Will they move it to the next week?

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They could move it to Wednesday and Thursday before sprint week

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I doubt a couple days one direction is gonna matter. A exemption could be made.

Thing is, Does IMS go ahead with what is only a tentative outline and keep the events scheduled or do they cancel or move the dates?

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the stands are pretty empty for the nascar race, so even if the 5 stages aren't met there will no problem making that 12 foot anti-social rule.

It's not hard to spread out 10,000 racing fans for the nascrap racing event with a place that will hold 400, 000 fans. The midget racing events at ims will be a different situations. LOL.

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It seems like the time is right for weekly, small race track owners/promoters in each state to get on zoom and unite with a statewide specific plan (much simpler than WoO) to re start racing at their tracks. Online pit passes, online fan admissions limited to 2 per order/charge card/address (avoid scalping), 50% capacity fans in the stands, social distancing in the pits and stands, require face coverings, no concessions to avoid hand to hand transmission, hand washing/sanitation stations, etc. Only 2 or 3 divisions based upon pit size and spacing. Hot laps, pill draw, heats, B (if needed based on car count), and A features. Get in, get it on, and get out!

Take a united, doable plan to your local and state leaders to fast track reopening. Once operating, formulate options to increase car count and fans in the stands. Baby steps but steps none the less. Time to get our local heroes back on track.

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I think we are quite a ways away from 50% capacity. This is every other seat empty. I know for one that I am not willing to spend a night at a track with only one seat empty between me and the next person for multiple hours at a time. I get pissed off when some one momentarily breaks my 6 foot barrier at the grocery store. How am I going to handle someone being 2 feet away for me hours at a time?

what are people willing to pay to cover the cost of only allowing a small group of people in the stands. since the economy is in good shape it shoudn't matter.

I personally wouldn’t mind paying $25-30 for a regular show to allow for space between fans. I-55 (Pevely, MO) is having a $5K to win late model show on 5/9 with a limit of 700 in the grandstands. Tickets at $30 sold out within a couple hours of going on sale.

I think it’s time you turned your tv off and your am radio on!!! I’m not near as afraid of the corona virus as I am starving to death down the road!

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the fattest country on the planet. most can skip more than one meal.

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I am surprised Indiana is not leading the way in opening at least the smaller race tracks.
Good luck with that social distancing policing. No one is making anyone go if they don't want to. Just open things already. The majority of people will police themselves.

Could use reserve seating. Only sell every 3rd or 4th seat. Stagger top to bottom. Sell concessions just like grocery store, put up plastic shield. Employees wear mask, seems way safer than just opening it up.

What economy are you referring to? 🤔

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Unfortunately, we also are the world leader in covid deaths!

Is it 12 feet now?lol

The plan to ‘re-open Indiana’ doesn’t mean the virus is gone. It’s ‘We now have room for you in the hospital’.

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Holiday World Amusement Park plans to open June 14th

Im not getting into any of your "I know more than such and such" sessions. I'll just say it's never safe. If problems creep up, Then scale back. The goal was to not overrun the hospitals,We passed that goal three weeks ago.

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Mayors of STL and KC still say no, but Mo. governor said yes to music concerts in the state beginning tomorrow. Pevely is running Saturday night. 700 tickets only and sold out. Farmington running Sat as well

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Stay home to stay safe. Seems this is your best bet; then no one can piss you off.

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Me, personally? I will not pay any more than I paid last year. Why would I? I'm not going to get any more value for my money, and I'm not a charity.

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One can be obese and also die of starvation.

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So if I go with my wife and son, the three of us should have empty seats between us? Seems asinine.

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Sorry..... I seem to be turning into a grumpy old man..... I can get pissed off while sitting in my own house...…..:5::5::5::5::5:

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lets everyone face the facts. the fat, oh excuse me, the obese lady is getting ready to sing, and she better hurry before she starves to death.

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Then how would you manage it? It is going to cost a lot of money to develop seat reservation programs where there are none.

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So I take it I don't need to make plans to stop at Kokomo on the way home from Pevely Memorial Weekend.....

I’m in IL and wondering what the restrictions will be in Indiana by July 4. Will tracks be at a reduced capacity still? I’m going to Pevely tomorrow and in 5/23 and will be planning other road trips if I can see some racing.

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I am the same here.

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How about a little credit here for the "50%" call?:9: LOL It is time for some tracks to buy some extra bleachers. See you soon at the track!

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From the last I saw (haven't looked in last 30min) after July 4 Indiana is wide open!

Malls are safe but a race track isn't He is a idiot

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What I have seen, social distancing doesn't work. Way too many stupid and ignorant people that don't respect others or don't care.

Actually this could be an opportunity for sprint and dirt champ racing if managed right.

When I go to smaller race tracks and some larger there are usually a number of belligerent drunk types that don't watch the races, climb all over you and guests, going for multiple beers every 20 minutes and in your face when you have no desire to communicate. You can always move away at larger tracks due to more seats. The only way to manage that type fan is no beer allowed.

The only way I see distancing at race tracks working is to utilize larger tracks like DuQuoin, Springfield, Knoxville, IRP, Terre Haute, Perris, Sedalia, bigger PA tracks. Large grand stands are needed with space. Where ushers could control spacing and you would have to rely on intelligent fan bases. Possibly 3-4-5 track operators could go together to promote races. Make online viewing sales affordable to keep interest up and possibly get new fans that are eager to find something new to watch. You would have to "load" the stands earlier with room for families and everyone would have to accept usher controlled spacing. Tickets would have to be pre-sold with only gate tickets if room allows. It could be up to us as fans for cooperation and support as much as anything to help this sport survive until this is over. No one knows how long that will be.
With out real plans, racing may stay at no fans for a while.