Texas ready to return to competition

La Nascar will it be the first discipline to resume competition? Government authorities and organizers seem in any case favorable to the resumption despite the coronavirus epidemic which is hitting the United States of America hard with nearly 790 cases recorded and more than 000 deaths.

After President Donald Trump's statements, Texas Governor Greg Abbott indicated on Twitter that he was in favor of resuming competition in special measures.

“I just spoke to Nascar management. They are working to return to Texas Motor Speedway very soon. I hope to provide more details soon. In order to limit the spread of Covid-19, this will take place behind closed doors. But we will have a wonderful show on television,” commented the politician.

just spoke to @NASCAR leaders.

They're working to return to Texas at Texas Motor Speedway very soon.

I hope to announce the exciting details in the near future.

To prevent spread of # COVID19 it will be without fans.

But they will put on a great show for TV.

- Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 20, 2020

Proponents of the 1,5-mile oval located in Fort Worth were quick to comment on the governor's announcement.

“Texas Governor Greg Abbott has given Nascar the green light to race and our sport is eager to get back on track, declared Eddie Gossage, the president and general manager of the circuit. Texas Motor Speedway is working hard with authorities and television networks to provide American society and the world a positive distraction during this crisis. »

“A closed-door event is not perfect for our discipline because the spectators are the priority, added Eddie Gossage, but such circumstances oblige us to be satisfied with this. We are now working to select a date. Our sport is unique because the competitors are in the cars without physical contact like most other sports. This is a clear advantage and this is why we should see motorsport come back first. We appreciate the governor’s support. He has already come to watch races and he is an admirable leader during this crisis. »

If Nascar seems to be the discipline most ready to resume competition, Texas Motor Speedway must also host theIndycar early June.

With 29 million inhabitants, Texas has nearly 19 people infected with the coronavirus and 000 deaths. The full-time resumption of Nascar will remain difficult to implement due to the different health measures taken depending on the state.