The sprint cars and truck series sanctioning body launched a statement Thursday in which it said “numerous chauffeurs and crew members have actually tested favorable for COVID-19” because the conclusion of last weekend’s The One and Just event at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway.
Previous NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson won the main event Saturday night and its $50,000 leading prize.
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A minimum of three chauffeurs– Daryn Pittman, Tori Knutson and Paul McMahan– have actually publicly revealed in the last 24 hours that they have tested favorable since the weekend’s races.
Two teams– Kraig Kinser Racing and Roth Motorsports– both revealed members of their organizations had checked favorable and both will not compete this weekend. Knoxville Raceway also validated among its employees has actually tested positive.
The World of Outlaws said all affected parties will quarantine up until cleared for racing. Platinum chauffeurs (those that run for season-long points) who are not able to race due to a COVID-19- related quarantine will get points based on their typical finish for the season until they are able to rejoin the field.
The first indication of problem at Knoxville came following Saturday night’s race when Pittman informed series officials he was experiencing possible COVID-19 signs. He was informed to get evaluated as soon as possible, which he did.
On Tuesday, series authorities reached out to all motorists informing them of numerous favorable test outcomes and those who had actually come into close contact with those contaminated were encouraged to get tested.
A WoO spokesperson said following that alert, “several other participants and family members have evaluated favorable.”
” The World of Outlaws will continue to follow the CDC COVID-19 Guidelines, ramping up a few of the initial precautions from earlier in the season: temperature screening and surveys, social distancing and masks, and as an added preventative measure, the Pit Area at upcoming World of Outlaws events will remain closed to fans after racing until more notification,” the WoO statement stated.
WoO authorities said the track and sanctioning body was dealing with Marion County (Iowa) Health and Emergency Situation Management and would be following up on Friday early morning.
Fans were allowed at the races last weekend and likewise took part in autograph sessions. An example of one was published on social networks:
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