In a stunning flip of occasions, the Celebrity Racing Expertise (SRX Racing) on Thursday (January 11) introduced that it’s going to postpne its fourth season in 2024.
The collection, based by Tony Stewart, Ray Evernham, Sandy Montag and George Pyne was scheduled to start in the summertime of 2024. The collection is designed to function short-track races with a concentrate on attracting legendary drivers from numerous disciplines.
Nevertheless, NASCAR followers had been shocked with the surprising plans to postpone the 2024 SRX Racing season. There have been combined reactions, with some taking dig at Paul Tracy, who was suspended final from the collection after his involvement in a controversial wreck at Pulaski County Motorsports.
Whereas some had been disenchanted to listen to about it, others went emotional, calling the collection a enjoyable time for them and had been hoping for a stronger comeback of the collection. Listed below are a number of the fan reactions:
“Damnit Paul Tracy, look what you did!!!”
“Nice Work @paultracy3”
“No! I loved SRX!”
“What?!?!”
“That is surprising, was at all times a enjoyable 6 week span in the summertime … hopefully this is not the top”
“It was really fun, I enjoyed the midweek racing. It will be missed and I hope it comes back stronger.”
“Well darn it! That’s too bad. I really enjoyed the Thursday night racing, but it’s totally understandable because of today’s economy. Thank you for having it the last 3 years!”
Tony Stewart’s co-founded SRX Racing halts 2024 season as a consequence of “market factors”
SRX Racing issued a statement late Thursday afternoon on X, previously Twitter confirming the postponement as a consequence of market components.
The suburban Charlotte, N.C.-based group launched a press release that learn:
“It is with deep disappointment that we announce the postponement of SRX’s fourth season. We entered the next phase of our racing series with great anticipation and excitement for what was ahead. Our expectations, however, have been tempered by market factors that have proven too much to overcome.”
“Time has run out to put forth the kind of events our fans, partners, drivers and tracks deserve. We’re thankful to each for their commitment, their contributions and their support as we brought a new idea to reality.”
SRX Racing with a six-race format was supposed to start on Jul. 11, 2024 at Stafford Speedway and conclude on Aug. 15.
