Supercross Racing Returns To Salt Lake City But No Fans Will Be In Stands

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Live sports are returning to Utah in the form of Supercross racing but no fans will be sitting in the stands to watch the events.

The Utah Sports Commission and Feld Entertainment, Inc. announced on Thursday, May 14, that the Monster Energy AMA Supercross will resume racing at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on May 31. The FIM World Championship event will run seven made-for-TV races through June 21.

“We’re excited to continue our work with Feld Entertainment, Rice-Eccles Stadium at the University of Utah, and the Utah Department of Health Services. Their continued support along with Utah’s Governor Gary R. Herbert, have made it possible for Supercross’ return to Utah,” said president and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission, Jeff Robbins. “We also look forward to showcasing Utah worldwide via Supercross’ global footprint.”

"We look forward to showcasing Utah worldwide via @SupercrossLIVE global footprint." – Jeff Robbins, CEO & Pres., @StateofSport

Make sure to tune in on May 31st on @NBCSN & @NBCSports at
1-2pm MST and 2-4pm MST‼️

MORE INFO⤵️https://t.co/5dhBwczlnI pic.twitter.com/Zd1EhzQ6Xl

— Utah Sports Commission (@StateofSport) May 14, 2020

As Supercross returns to racing, fans won’t be in attendance at the races. Supercross said they “will provide guidelines and protocols to competitors and essential staff that complies with all federal, state and local health guidance and mandates.”

Health-Related Efforts at Supercross includes:

• Mandated prescreening
• Testing
• Temperature checks
• Face masks
• Increased sanitation efforts
• Social distancing

Supercross has partnered with with the Alpinestars Medical Unit to have a trained medical team at the races.

Supercross Race Format for Final Seven Rounds:

• 450SX Class
• 250SX Class
• Two qualifying sessions for gate pick
• 250SX Class
• 450SX Class
• 250SX Class Main Event
• 450SX Class Main Event

KSL TV will broadcast a portion of the made-for-TV races. The television schedule for the Supercross events will go as follows:

Supercross Television Schedule

Round 11 – Sunday, May 31 |  1:00-3:00 PM (MDT) on NBCSN and 2:00-4:00 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV 

Round 12 – Wednesday, June 3 |  8:00-11:00 p.m. (MDT) on NBCSN      

Round 13 – Sunday, June 7 |  3:00-6 p.m. (MDT) on NBCSN  

Round 14 – Wednesday, June 10 |  5:00-8:00 p.m. (MDT) on NBCSN       

Round 15 – Sunday, June 14 | 5:00-8:00 p.m. (MDT) on NBCSN

Round 16 – Wednesday, June 17  | 5:00-8:00 p.m. (MDT) on NBCSN       

Round 17 – Sunday, June 21 | 1:00-3:00 PM (MDT) on NBCSN and 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (MDT) on KSL TV 

*TV schedule subject to change. 

Supercross along the rest of the sporting world came to a halt in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The last race was held on March 7 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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