As we already know that Supercross 2020 was stopped after round 10 due to Corona Virus. After that, the pandemic becomes so acute that the hope for the race was almost gone. However, the authority has decided to restart the race from the last day of May. But everyone will have to follow the guidelines. Let’s find out every detail of the final 7 races in Utah.
When will Supercross 2020 Resume?
The Supercross is going to be resumed from May 31, 2020. Instead of racing on a different location, all the 7 races will take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium at Salt Lake City, Utah. However, all seven tracks will be unique.
Supercross Revised Schedule and TV Information
Following is the final schedule of the rest of the races. If there are any changes, we will update it accordingly.
| Round | Date | Time (ET) | Live Stream | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | May 31 | 3-6 p.m. 4-6 p.m. | NBCSN NBC | Rice-Eccles Stadium |
| 12 | June 03 | 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. | NBCSN | |
| 13 | June 07 | 5-8:00 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| 14 | June 10 | 7–10 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| 15 | June 14 | 7-10 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| 16 | June 17 | 7-10 p.m. | NBCSN | |
| 17 | June 21 | 3-4:30 p.m. 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | NBCSN NBC |
Supercross Salt Lake City, Utah 2020
Salt Lake City is the final destination for Supercross 2020, but there will be no fans in the stadium. Only racer and related personnel will join. There will be 900 people in the stadium, including teams, riders, series officials, media, and locally hired venue workers.
Effect of COVID-19 in Supercross 2020
Corona Virus results in several changes in the tournaments, which is not limited to hosting without the spectators. Some notable changes are-
Reduction on prize money
Fans are the income source of Supercross tournaments. Since all the seven races are going to be held without fans, the authority will lose a massive amount of money. As a result, 22.5 percent of the funds will be reduced from each position, and race purse will decrease by 17.5 percent.
Same venue
All seven races were supposed to take place in different venues in different locations. The authority has chosen only one site for the rest of the matches to avoid risks. However, track design will be changed before each race. So, riders will get to race on a new track every time.
COVID-19 testing
Everyone attending the venue will need to go through the coronavirus testing process. Attendees have to go to the drive-through testing in Salt Lake City before 48 hours of the race. Only negative results will be permitted to enter. Yet, if someone tests positive, they will be retested within the next 72 hours. If the second test comes negative, they can enter. Otherwise, a positive result will send them to 14 days quarantine.
How to watch Supercross Salt Lake City 2020 Live Stream?
Since fans are now allowed to attend the stadium, watching from home will be the only option. Supercross 2020 Live Stream will be available on NBC, NBCSN. Besides, an official video pass is another option to watch online.
Conclusion
Monster Energy AMA Supercross never faced this kind of situation before. The whole world is going through the worst condition. After being stopped for more than two months, races are going to return but restricting the fans. Riders will be back to entertain, but you will have to watch from home. Let’s hope for the best for the rest of the tournament.