The 2020 Lohéac Rallycross canceled

The schedule of World RX should therefore only consist of 8 rounds this season. After the publication of new calendar by the promoter of the IMG championship, the organizers of the Lohéac meeting quickly warned that their participation would depend on the health measures linked to the coronavirus taken by the French government.

The organizers finally confirmed the cancellation of the Breton round, as we mentioned in AUTOhebdo.

“Due to restrictions imposed by the French government banning mass gatherings until August 31 due to ongoing health concerns regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Bretagne World Rallycross de France in Loheac, which should take place from September 4 to 6, is canceled », the organization said.

“This decision was taken after careful consideration and consultation with the FIA, the promoter of the IMG Championship, the French ASN (FFSA) and the Lohéac Rallycross Sports Association, the health and safety of all those involved remaining the priority. »

Patrick Germain, the boss of the Lohéac Rallycross, had notably mentioned problems linked to closed doors, the only option to hold the test in the face of restrictions.

“A number of options have been explored in the hope of going ahead with the event, but unfortunately it is not logistically possible to implement the required social distancing measures at this venue, and no other dates is not available », said the organization.

“We thank our volunteers, fans and the public for their continued support and we sympathize with the economic difficulties this creates for the racing teams, drivers, our partners and suppliers. We will come back even stronger in 2021.”