JEFFERSON, Ga. – The return of stock car racing to Gresham Motorsports Park has been delayed until October.

Due to the unknowns surrounding the regulations and what event officials, teams and spectators can and cannot do during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Peach State Classic for asphalt super late models has been postponed.

Event officials have postponed the event to the previously announced backup weekend. That weekend is October 23-25, but there is no race date specified as of yet due to the fact that the NASCAR schedule is not decided upon for the rest of the year.

“Without clarity on what we would be able to do on the original scheduled weekend, we felt it was in the best interest of the race, the track, the racers and the fans to postpone till October,” said Bob Dillner, co-promoter of the Peach State Classic.

“We want the Peach State Classic to be what it was building up to be, an unbelievable event that brings a track back to life. We will work diligently with the local community and our partners to make the October event special and the track that Jim Gresham put his heart and soul in.”

The Peach State Classic will be the first race at Gresham Motorsports Park in more than six years. Casey Roderick won the last race, at the track, the 2014 World Crown 300.