Photos: Racing returns to Tucson Speedway
Drivers got back on the track for a practice session at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, preparing for the return of real racing next weekend.
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A Legends car runs through the No. 2 turn and the last rays of daylight during a practice session at Tucson Speedway as the track opens for the first time since COVID19 closures, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz. Racing is expected to take place next weekend.
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The flagman drops the green for the drivers on the track, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz., to start their practice laps at Tucson Speedway, the first action on the oval since COVID19 closures.
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Hornets driver Tish Hiestand glances upward while she and her crew sort out her car for a practice run at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz., the first time the oval's been open since COVID19 closures began several weeks ago.
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Driver Dylan Jones begins to back his car out of the team's work area to head out for a practice run at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Legends racer Bradley Erickson bides his time in line with other drivers waiting to clear inspection at the beginning of a practice session at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jacob Corneliusen and his crew work to get his car up to snuff in the inspection area, as drivers get to test the track for the first time since COVID19 restrictions at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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Crew chief Chad Mannor helps ease driver Bill Engle and his car out of the trailer for a practice session at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz.
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A sculpture in turn one stands over drivers taking practice laps at Tucson Speedway, May 16, 2020, Tucson, Ariz., as the oval opens up for the first time since COVID19 closures,
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Tickets are $14 per day for adults at the gate or online, with two-day passes available for $20 at tucsonspeedway.com.
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Tickets can be purchased at tucsonspeedway.com, with general admission prices set at $14 for adults and $9 for kids. There are two more races scheduled for August at the 3/8-mile oval track.