SXS ANNOUNCES RETURN TO NATIONAL LEVEL COMPETITION

SXS announces return to national level competition – Photo: SXS Australia Championship

The DEWALT SXS Motorsport Australia Championship (Side by Side) has been the first national-level competition to confirm it revised schedule for 2020.

By RHYS VANDERSYDE

The offroad series will be one of the first national motorsport categories to get back underway following the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions around Australia over the next few months.

It follows the release of Motorsport Australia’s Return to Race strategy, which allows for the resumption of motorsport events within the new safety restrictions in place due to the pandemic.

The SXS championship’s founder Sam Beck is thrilled that he will b able to get the series underway, despite the exclusion spectators and other limitations in place.

“It’s been a difficult time for many Australians over the past few months due to this pandemic, however it’s great news knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel and we can begin our season soon.” said Beck.

“I didn’t think we would race in 2020, but because of Australia’s fantastic attitude in combating the virus, we have been able to return earlier than anticipated.”

“Credit must also go out to all those who worked really hard in putting the Return to Race strategy together, which will ultimately get us all racing again.”

“It gives us a solid action plan to work off and will benefit to not just the SXS Championship, but to all levels and competitions across the country.”

“We will be implementing many of these actions at our remaining three events for the year, which at this point are staying as the same date to what they were originally scheduled.”

Part of the DEWALT Motorsport Australia SXS Championship’s action plan at each event will include enforced social distancing, making hand sanitisers available for all attendees and limitation to one driver and three crew members for each entry.

The first round of the season will take place at the Albury Wodonga Motorcycle Club on 25 July with 19 entries already confirmed.

Revised DEWALT Motorsport Australia SXS Championship 2020 Schedule

Round 1 – 25 July – Albury Wodonga MCC – NSW
Round 2 – 12 September – Monza Park – VIC
Round 3 – 10 October – Mafeking Rover Park – VIC

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