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No fans for IndyCar opener despite Texas governor allowing outdoor pro sports at 25% capacity

from Indianapolis Star

No fans for IndyCar opener despite Texas governor allowing outdoor pro sports at 25% capacity Indianapolis Star Despite Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s amendment that allows outdoor professional sports venues to admit fans at 25% capacity starting May 31, IndyCar’s season-opener June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway will still be a made-for-TV event without fans present, according to TMS president Eddie Gossage. IndyCar and TMS reaffirmed plans earlier this month for the series to open on the oval track in a one-day event that would include an open practice session and qualifications. The series announced Sunday the race would be shown on NBC at 8 p.m. as the first series race on network television in prime time since 2013. READ MORE

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