IndyCar announced that its first event with fans will be the weekend doubleheader July 11-12 at Road America.
In a statement Thursday, the series said that social distancing and safety precautions will be applied for the races at the road course in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Last week, IndyCar announced that Iowa Speedway will have a crowd of up to 5,000 to 6,000 for its July 17-18 weekend doubleheader.
Because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the IndyCar Series opened its season June 6 without fans at Texas Motor Speedway, and it will race without fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a July 4 doubleheader with the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Several racetracks gradually have begun to open their grandstands in the past two weeks.
IMSA announced last week that its July 4 race at Daytona International Speedway will have a crowd of up to 5,000. Homestead-Miami Speedway played host to a crowd of 1,000 military personnel, first responders and their families for its June 14 races, and 5,000 fans were allowed last Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway.
Bristol Motor Speedway will have up to 30,000 for the All-Star Race on July 15, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway said up to 19,000 will be allowed Aug. 2.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske has said he wants to have a full crowd for the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Aug. 23.
Road America also will have fans when the road course plays host to the MotoAmerica Series and Superbike class this weekend.
Here is Thursday’s release on Road America from IndyCar:INDIANAPOLIS – The NTT IndyCar Series will welcome fans back to the track for the first time in 2020 on July 9-12 at Road America for the REV Group Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response doubleheader race weekend.
Under the guidance of public health officials, medical experts and local, state and federal authorities, IndyCar and Road America will observe safe social distancing practices and provide enhanced hygiene and safety precautions for all fans attending the event.
All guests will be screened in their vehicles with contactless temperature checks before entering the parking areas, and only essential racing personnel will have access to the IndyCar paddock. A PPE kit that includes a face mask as well as hand sanitizer will be provided to each guest upon arrival to the track.
Fans are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and wear a cloth face-covering where social distancing is difficult to maintain. Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures will also be implemented throughout the facility during the weekend. Guests are encouraged to print their tickets at home to have a contactless experience at the gates and easier entry. Additional protocols and guidelines for spectators can be found at www.roadamerica.com/safety.
The race weekend will feature two full points races for the NTT IndyCar Series on back-to-back days - July 11 and 12 - as part of the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR. The weekend schedule will also be bolstered by two junior development series of the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires, the Indy Pro 2000, and USF2000, of which many drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series are graduates.
Fans have three quick, convenient methods to buy tickets:
Online: Visit www.roadamerica.com Tickets are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Print your tickets to save time and enjoy a contactless experience at the gates.
Phone: Call 800-365-RACE or 920-892-4576 between 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.
In-Person: Visit the Road America Ticket Office at the Road America Administration Building off of State Highway 67 (Gate 6) between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday.
Gates open at 7 a.m. and races run rain or shine. For more information, call 800-365-RACE (7223) or visit www.roadamerica.com
Anyone 16 years old and under is always FREE with a paying adult at the gate.
All active-duty first responders will receive FREE entry to the REV Group Grand Prix presented by American Medical Response weekend. First responders, including law enforcement, fire, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians, will be admitted free of charge by showing valid identification indicating active service in the form of a department-issued ID, badge, copies of certifications or an active roster copy from their department on department letterhead. FREE admission must be redeemed at the gate and is only valid during the event weekend.