A path toward the opening of the 2020 racing season at Madera Speedway has been approved, speedway officials announced following extensive discussions with Madera County (CA).

Phase one—limited competitor practice—has been given the go-ahead immediately at the one-third mile oval. Race operations ceased on March 12, just two days before the scheduled MAVTV-televised Late Model opening night, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
“I want to say thank you to the Madera County Supervisors who have been wonderful to work with during this very difficult time,” promoter Kenny Shepherd said. “Our proposal has been approved to get back to some operations at Madera Speedway. We will get back to racing over five phases, although there is no timeline on these phases.”
 
Madera Speedway has an agreement to enter phase one, allowing the speedway to begin private testing with up to 10 participants on the grounds. Face coverings, hand washing, and social distancing will be required. Phase two allows an increase in the numbers of competitors participating, with the same mitigation requirements. Phase three would see racing competition at the Madera Speedway with limited staff and competitors along with closed grandstands. Phases four and five are part of a long-term plan to gradually increase the number of race fans allowed into the grandstands.
 
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