SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The Del Mar Racetrack announced Tuesday that it will allow fans back into the venue for the start of the summer racing season on July 16.
“We will continue to follow the guidance of local health officials and our medical advisors, but based on what has been announced for other local attractions such as the San Diego Padres and SeaWorld, we are optimistic we will have fans in the stands this summer at some level,” said Del Mar president and COO Josh Rubinstein. “We have the advantages of a 350-acre site and a facility that can host people quite comfortably with appropriate social distancing as needed.”
Officials made the following announcement on their Twitter page Tuesday morning. "Today we are announcing our intention for fans to return to the track for the start of the summer season on Friday, July 16. We can't wait to see you trackside!"
According to a spokesperson for the racetrack, the Friday, July 16 kickoff will initiate a Friday-Saturday-Sunday beginning to the first two weeks of the season. The remainder of the meet will feature Thursday-through-Sunday racing weeks with a finale on Labor Day Monday, September 6. First post daily throughout the stand will be at 2 p.m. with the exception of Fridays in which first post will be at 4 p.m.
It's still not clear how many people will be allowed into the venue or what other restrictions will be in place at this time.
