7/3/2020
Race of Champions
Lake Erie Speedway, Follow Up and Moving Forward Information
To Our Participants, Fans and Friends;
We hope this message continues to find all of you safe.
To those of you who attended Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., this past weekend, "Thank You" for your participation and being at the event, we are extremely fortunate for Lake Erie being in Pennsylvania and the efforts of AJ Moore, the general manager of the track. If you'd like to let AJ know that you are thankful for the event, drop him a note at amoore@lakeeriespeedway.com
Many of you have called and asked "what's next?" and the answer is the same as it was. The path is unclear and not filled with great direction. We have included information from each county in the state, which we would race in and the message is clearly the same, you may not race with "live audiences/fans", therefore, as we stated in the beginning, it is impossible for us to host solvent events.
Whether you like the regulation or not is trivial, the regulation is the regulation and there are consequences despite what you your opinion may be. There is also the risk of putting others at risk in so many different ways and in this instance, whatever that risk may be, we are not wiling to place anyone in jeopardy or add any additional risk for anyone. Working around the regulations in a manner that violates the purpose of the regulations is also something we are not wiling to consider. The respect we have for everyone is paramount and bottom line is not worth it. We hope that you understand and respect our position in regard to this.
This means that the July events at Spencer and Holland have been postponed. We will continue to monitor and address the situation as information becomes available. We have initiated a conversation with Lake Erie Speedway in regard to a date in August as an option, but the event is currently in its infancy and remains something we can do "if all else fails". Details in regard to this will be made available once we receive information regarding New York. We want to "do our thing" just as much as all of you do.
No matter what we do moving forward. We will utilize the tools we have put in place going forward. We will keep the "Contactless" point of sales with MyRacePass and PitPay as we forward. PitPay has introduced several "new" features including multiple team members and they should be releasing a minors program soon.
Again, thank you for attendance at Lake Erie and we will update you again when anything relevant arises. Please feel free to stay in touch, we look forward to hearing from you and seeing all of you at a race track very soon.
Enjoy your Independence Day Holiday Celebrations!
Sincerely,
?Joe Skotnicki, the Skotnicki and the Race of Champions Family
The following information is obtained from the New York Business .gov website; https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/crw?link_goal_state=ScreenOrder~Main~qs$CRW_OUTCOMES$global$global
Erie County;
OPERATING WITH RESTRICTIONS
Your business is located in Erie county, which is in Western New York region. Western New York is in Phase 4 of reopening.
Your business is currently permitted to operate with restrictions . Restrictions that are applicable to your industry are as follows:
Limited to activities undertaken in preparation for and the conduct of horseracing or auto-racing upon which pari-mutuel wagering, NASCAR racing, or other racing is offered at a licensed or franchised racetrack resuming on or after June 1, 2020. No live audience or fans may be authorized to attend a racing or training program.
For general guidelines, please follow the hyperlink below. For auto-racing guidelines, please see the following guidelines: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/AutoRaceTracksMasterGuidance.pdf
In order to operate, you must comply with all safety guidelines for your industry, as well as any additional health and safety guidance issued by the state. Please click here to read applicable guidelines.
You must affirm that you have read and understand your obligation to operate in accordance with the guidance at the bottom of the document. Please note that in order to be fully compliant, you must develop a business safety plan. You can find a link to a business safety plan template after you complete your affirmation.
Chemung County;
OPERATING WITH RESTRICTIONS
Your business is located in Chemung county, which is in Southern Tier region. Southern Tier is in Phase 4 of reopening.
Your business is currently permitted to operate with restrictions . Restrictions that are applicable to your industry are as follows:
Limited to activities undertaken in preparation for and the conduct of horseracing or auto-racing upon which pari-mutuel wagering, NASCAR racing, or other racing is offered at a licensed or franchised racetrack resuming on or after June 1, 2020. No live audience or fans may be authorized to attend a racing or training program.
For general guidelines, please follow the hyperlink below. For auto-racing guidelines, please see the following guidelines: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/AutoRaceTracksMasterGuidance.pdf
In order to operate, you must comply with all safety guidelines for your industry, as well as any additional health and safety guidance issued by the state. Please click here to read applicable guidelines.
You must affirm that you have read and understand your obligation to operate in accordance with the guidance at the bottom of the document. Please note that in order to be fully compliant, you must develop a business safety plan. You can find a link to a business safety plan template after you complete your affirmation.
Wayne County;
OPERATING WITH RESTRICTIONS
Your business is located in Wayne county, which is in Finger Lakes region. Finger Lakes is in Phase 4 of reopening.
Your business is currently permitted to operate with restrictions . Restrictions that are applicable to your industry are as follows:
Limited to activities undertaken in preparation for and the conduct of horseracing or auto-racing upon which pari-mutuel wagering, NASCAR racing, or other racing is offered at a licensed or franchised racetrack resuming on or after June 1, 2020. No live audience or fans may be authorized to attend a racing or training program.
For general guidelines, please follow the hyperlink below. For auto-racing guidelines, please see the following guidelines: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/AutoRaceTracksMasterGuidance.pdf
In order to operate, you must comply with all safety guidelines for your industry, as well as any additional health and safety guidance issued by the state. Please click here to read applicable guidelines.
You must affirm that you have read and understand your obligation to operate in accordance with the guidance at the bottom of the document. Please note that in order to be fully compliant, you must develop a business safety plan. You can find a link to a business safety plan template after you complete your affirmation.
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