The NHRA Gatornationals is the latest motorsports event to be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
In a statement on their website, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has announced that portions of this weekend’s Gatornationals at Florida’s Gainesville Raceway are being postponed.
“In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals,” the statement reads.
The statement goes on to say that some Sportsman racing will be contested without spectators. However, the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Showdown, Top Fuel Harley, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Top Alcohol Funny Car will compete at a later date to be determined.
“NHRA will determine next steps for moving forward as additional information becomes available,” the statement reads.
Read the full NHRA statement here.
