Stafford Announces June 20 Practice Information & Protocols

Open Practice – Saturday, June 20, 2020

June 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Stafford Speedway 2020 Open Practice Session

Saturday, June 20, 2020 Schedule

9:00am Participant Paddock Gates Open
9:15am Mandatory car and driver equipment safety inspection begins
12:00pm Practice Begins
4:30pm Mandatory safety inspection ends
5:00pm Practice Ends

Safety Protocols

Face Masks | Wash Hands | Keep 6 Ft. Apart 

We have worked with Connecticut government officials to ensure Stafford Speedway will be ready to provide a safe experience for all in attendance. Safety protocols and procedures will be in effect that include:

  • In order to enter the facility, participants will be required to complete a one-time COVID-19 waiver form.  Waiver form may be printed and signed prior to arriving.  Access the form online here.
  • Participants will be required to bring and wear face coverings unless doing so would be contrary to his or her health due to medical conditions.
    • Masks required at all times except when in your team’s pit stall
    • Masks recommended but not required when seated in the grandstand area.
  • Strict adherence to the CDC-recommended 6’ social distancing will be mandated
  • Trailers required to park every other pit stall, adhere to marked pit stall areas
    • Teams with multiple cars are not required to space cars across multiple pit stalls
  • Multiple hand sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the facility, attendees are encouraged to wash hands frequently
  • Our Staff will be cleaning and disinfecting the restrooms throughout the event
  • Entry and exits to the grandstands, along with routes to concession stands and restrooms will adhere to social distancing guidelines
  • There will be food service on-site, as well as physical barriers between guests and food service operations
  • If you are sick please stay home.
  • If you are in a high-risk category, please consider staying home.

Requirements to Practice

  • Teams must complete the following steps before cars will be allowed onto the racetrack:
  1. Cars must have a number registered with Stafford Speedway.
  2. Current fuel cell registration form must be completed.
  3. Current team profile sheet completed
    1. All forms available at StaffordSpeedway.com/rules
  4. New drivers must take a headshot in their firesuit. Photo location: garage area at the end of the pit concessions.
  5. Drivers must possess a valid NASCAR License. If possible, please renew your NASCAR license online at nascarmembers.com. Paper applications will be available on Saturday.
  6. Submit a transponder number to the Handicapper’s Booth.
  • Practice is open to any division that will be racing at Stafford Speedway in 2020 (registration required)
  • Paddock Area admission for the practice session is $30.00.
  • If you have purchased a 2020 Season Paddock Pass, admission is included to the practice session.
  • General Admission grandstands will not be open for this practice session.

Sources: StaffordMotorSpeedway.com