New York to reopen auto, horse racing tracks without fans

Amy Tennery, Reuters

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/reuters/05/17/20200517-car-racing-rtr.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (42) leads the field during a re-start during the GoBowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International. File Photo. Rich Barnes, USA TODAY Sports/Reuters</figcaption></figure></div>NEW YORK -- New York&#x27;s Watkins Glen International auto race circuit and several horse racing tracks in the state can reopen without fans from June 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday.NASCAR, which returns from a two-month, novel coronavirus-enforced hiatus on Sunday for a fanless event in South Carolina, had previously scheduled a Cup Series race at Watkins Glen for August.The New York Racing Association (NYRA), which operates three major horse racing tracks, including Belmont Park, the home of the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, applauded the move.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/football/news/2020/05/16/fifa-pick-2023-women-s-world-cup-host-next-month-68230">READ: FIFA to pick 2023 Women&#x27;s World Cup host next month</a></li></ul>&quot;This is a reasoned and responsible decision by Governor Cuomo that will enable horse racing to resume in a way that prioritizes health and safety,&quot; said NYRA CEO and President Dave O&#x27;Rourke.Last month the NYRA postponed Belmont Park&#x27;s spring and summer season but had not yet made a decision on the running of the Belmont Stakes, which was set for June 6.The first jewel of the Triple Crown series, the Kentucky Derby, was postponed for only the second time ever when it was moved from May 2 to Sept. 5.The Preakness Stakes will be run Oct. 3, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Saturday.&quot;We look forward to the resumption of live racing at Belmont Park with all appropriate health and safety protocols in place,&quot; said O&#x27;Rourke.&quot;NYRA will announce race dates and a corresponding stakes schedule for the 2020 spring/summer meet at Belmont Park in the very near future.&quot;Cuomo, who on Friday began the phased reopening of New York in certain regions, said there would be guidelines for participants in any of the races and added that he supported the resumption of sports without fans where possible, including baseball.&quot;If you can have economic activity without a crowd, that&#x27;s great,&quot; said Cuomo. <div>(Reporting by Amy Tennery; Editing by Ken Ferris and Daniel Wallis)</div>(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>).

New York's Watkins Glen International auto race circuit and several horse racing tracks in the state can reopen without fans from June 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday.

New York's Watkins Glen International auto race circuit and several horse racing tracks in the state can reopen without fans from June 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday.

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New York to reopen auto, horse racing tracks without fans

New York to reopen auto, horse racing tracks without fans

Amy Tennery,

Reuters

Published May 17, 2020 03:02 PM PHT

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