NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Races at the New Smyrna Speedway for Saturday have been postponed due to a tire shortage.
Speedway officials said crews only have limited tires in stock from their last shipment.
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“With the limited tires, we feel that it’s best to cancel as all drivers won’t be able to have chance of a fair playing field,” New Smyrna Speedway said in a statement.
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A shipment of tires should come in next week, according to speedway officials.
“We are just as frustrated as you are with this cancelation,” New Smyrna Speedway told fans in a Facebook post.
Due to the latest announcement, the races have been postponed to the following dates:
- Sportsman 25-lap race will take place on Sept. 18
- Modified 50-lap race will take place on Oct. 23
- Superstock 25-lap race will take place on Oct. 30
- A date has not been set for the Bomber race
