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Republican lawmakers urge Cooper to allow NASCAR racing

By Washington Examiner
Published April 20, 2020 1:00pm ET
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Republican lawmakers urge Cooper to allow NASCAR racing
Aric Almirola, front, leads the NASCAR Sprint cup Series auto race ahead of Brian Vickers and other as he passes the flag stand with a caution flag at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Sunday, July 6, 2014. Moments later the race was stopped because of rain and Almirola was announced the winner. (AP Photo/David Graham) | David Graham

Five Republican state senators in North Carolina are calling on Gov. Roy Cooper to allow NASCAR races without fans at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR All-Star Race is scheduled for May 16, and the Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled for May 24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Neither race has been postponed by NASCAR, and the track currently is selling tickets to both events.

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