ATLANTA – Due to the continued national and international battle with the coronavirus that have created immense challenges, the United Sprint Car Series has suspended its racing season until further notice.

Series officials hope to return to racing as soon as possible, but have not provided a timeline for that to take place.

The suspension of racing applies to the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour, USCS Mid-South and Southern Thunder regional schedules as well as the www.RockAuto.com USCS POWRi Outlaw Micro Series.

“The USCS intends to fully support the measures in place under the direction of the President, the state Governors and local authorities for the health and well being of all, including race fans, race teams and staff members of the series and facilities,” USCS officials said in a statement. “Please, practice the advised guidelines to do all you can to stop the spread of this dangerous virus.

“We realize this is a hard and unprecedented time for all and have you all in our prayers daily. Please safeguard your families. We hope to see you soon to continue racing.”