NASCAR weekend at Dover International Speedway

August 17, 2020

NASCAR weekend at Dover International Speedway

NASCAR WEEKEND AT DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

NASCAR weekend at Dover International Speedway includes the “Drydene Doubleheader Weekend”. This features a NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader each day. All four races are on NBCSN.

The Saturday, Aug. 22, races are the rescheduled events from May 2-3. Postponement happened due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Aug. 22 NASCAR Xfinity Series race begins at 12:30 p.m… Followed by the NASCAR Cup Series race at 4 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Xfinity Series takes the green flag at 1 p.m.

“We are certainly looking forward to a historic weekend here in Dover. Including a unique ‘Drydene Doubleheader Weekend’ with one of our most loyal corporate partners as the exclusive weekend sponsor,” said Mike Tatoian. He is Dover International Speedway’s president and CEO. “We appreciate Drydene’s continued support. As well as the cooperation we’ve received from NASCAR and our network partners. Also, from state and community leaders in preparation for these events.”

No fans for August 21 – 23 events

The August 21-23 NASCAR weekend at Dover International Speedway will take place without fans due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

While the six races at The Monster Mile will move forward, state officials did not approve the track’s request to host a limited number of fans in the interest of public safety and health concerns.

“We submitted a comprehensive plan to state officials outlining our planned procedures and protocols for keeping our fans safe throughout our August race weekend,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover International Speedway’s president and CEO. “Unfortunately, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the decision was made to not allow fans. We understand it, and while we are disappointed, we also realize that we need to err on the side of caution and yield to the opinions of public health experts to help reduce the further spread of COVID-19.”

About Dover International Speedway

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) promotes NASCAR sanctioned motorsports events. Subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee.

NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Dover International Speedway also includes the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race (5 p.m., FS1) on Friday, Aug. 21, preceded by the “General Tire 125” ARCA Menards Series East race at 2 p.m.

Follow Speedway news and updates on DoverSpeedway.com and via social media at Facebook, or on Twitter and Instagram.

TOMMY JOE MARTINS AT DRYDENE 200

After starting in the 22^nd position, Tommy Joe Martins had a very solid race at Daytona Road Course. NASCAR driver earned his best finish on a road course. His No. 44 AAN Adjusters Chevrolet finished stage one in 21^st and stage two in the 19^th position, respectively. As the checkered flag flew on lap 52, Martins crossed the finish line in 13^th – his best finish of the season. Additionally, Martins 13^th place result marked his fourth Top-20 finish in a row, and the team’s best finish in team history.

KEN GILREATH – OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NASCAR

Through companies owned by Ken and Tina, a sponsorship arrangement for 2020 was signed with NASCAR’s Xfinity series driver Tommy Joe Martins who drives the 44 car for Martins Motorsports. The 44 car displays Tina and Ken’s company brands at each race. In addition to the Xfinity cars, Ken’s TA2 series car displays the same design.

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