WORLD TIME ATTACK CHALLENGE POSTPONED UNTIL 2022

Organisers of the World Time Attack Challenge have announced the postponement of the 2021 event until April of 2022 as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The World Time Attack was meant to scheduled to take place at Sydney Motorsport Park in New South Wales, but due to the ongoing COVID situation in the stage organisers have been forced to push the event back by six months.

The new rescheduled event will now take place on Friday April 1 and Saturday April 2 next year.

The event was cancelled in 2019 due to the pandemic, this year’s event appeared a little more promising, however a massive spike in New South Wales COVID-19 numbers in recent months has given organisers no other option.

“The current COVID-19 outbreak has made it unviable for participants and spectators to travel from interstate for the event at this time,” a press release from the World Time Attack said.

“We would never put on a show if we didn’t feel totally confident that it would meet the standards we have held for the event over the past decade.

“Safety and fan experience will always be top priorities at World Time Attack Challenge.”

“We believe this reschedule is the most logical decision to ensure the safety of the event community, increase the potential for visitation from interstate and regional NSW and allow time for the event and motorsport industries to get back on their feet.

“Preparation time is not only important for our racers on track, but also the businesses and individuals involved in the event who need to manage schedules and resourcing.”

It is hoped that in April Australia will no longer be under any lockdown or have caps on mass gatherings, enabling the event to take place as it normally would.

“We understand the stress and strain these lockdowns and wider restrictions have on households, small and medium businesses,” it continued.

“World Time Attack Challenge organisers hope that the postponement will relieve some of the pressure on event partners, while giving a positive path forward to 2022.

“So, looking ahead, we know this reschedule will provide all participants a well-deserved time extension, while giving event organisers time to understand what restrictions and COVID-safety measures required to deliver World Time Attack Challenge in April.

“We would like to thank our sponsors for getting us to this point, and continuing to support the event through to the new dates.”

All ticket holders and people who purchased a VIP package should have already been contacted by Oztix to offer refunds if the new dates are not convenient.

If a ticket has previously been purchased no action is required as any valid ticket will carry over automatically to the April dates.

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