In Terre Haute, Indiana, the USAC’s 23rd running of the Jim Hurtubise Classic scheduled for Friday night, April 5, at the Terre Haute Action Track has been canceled. The event was set to showcase the Midwest season debut of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship.
Reasons Behind Terre Haute Event Cancellation
Terre Haute Canceled.
Saturated grounds & a forecast of frigid temperatures have forced cancellation of Friday's #HurtubiseClassic at @HauteTrack.
USAC @AMSOILINC National Sprints now head for Red Hill Raceway this Saturday, April 6.
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— USAC Racing (@USACNation) April 2, 2024
Recently the official page of “USAC Racing” revealed the reason for the cancellation of the event and announced their next race National Sprints now that heads for Red Hill Raceway this Saturday, April 6.
Racing events are highly dependent on weather and track conditions. The main reason for the cancellation was an unsafe track for racing a half-mile dirt track due to the weather. Taking safety as a topmost priority, officials decided to cancel the Terre Haute Action Track.
Anticipated upcoming Races and events at USAC
The 2024 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship schedule features a whopping 54 races across various tracks. From February to November, fans can witness heart-pounding action as drivers battle for supremacy.
But wait, there’s more! The overall USAC National racing calendar for 2024 includes 98 events across 15 states. Alongside the Sprint Cars, there are 30 Midget events and 14 for the USAC Silver Crown National Championship.
