Nitrocross groups have responded to the choice to cancel the remaining rounds of the season, saying that they’re “disillusioned” by the choice.
The sequence introduced on Wednesday that the remaining three occasions, comprising six rounds in Phoenix, Miami, and Las Vegas, would all be cancelled with the sequence being “paused.”
An announcement, launched collectively by Group E groups Dreyer & Reinbold JC, Olsbergs MSE, Vermont SportsCar and VMV Racing, in addition to Group E groups NEXT EVO, Inexperienced APU Racing, SET Loenbro, Bak40 Motorsports, and Staff Faren, stated that every one have been engaged on a decision following the choice to wash the rest of the present season.
“The Nitrocross Staff Principals Affiliation (NTPA) is disillusioned by Thrill One’s current resolution to pause the Nitrocross sequence,” the assertion learn. “This resolution has important impacts on our groups, their employees, drivers, and the followers who’ve passionately supported Nitrocross.
“The NTPA, representing a united coalition of Group E and NEXT EVO crew house owners, is dedicated to discovering a decision that honors the investments made within the sequence. We stay open to discussions with Thrill One to make sure a sustainable and profitable future for all concerned.”
RACER understands the choice to halt the season comes amid adjustments at Nitrocross’ mum or dad firm, Thrill One, with a view to securing the championship’s long-term viability.
An announcement supplied to RACER by Nitrocross on Wednesday learn: “We consider deeply within the potential of Nitrocross to guide motorsports into the following technology and are happy with the legacy it has already established. Nevertheless, we now have decided {that a} new imaginative and prescient is required for the model’s long-term future and have made the tough resolution to pause the present 2024-25 season, which incorporates the upcoming race weekends scheduled for Phoenix, Miami, and Las Vegas.”
At current, two doubleheader occasions at Richmond Raceway and Utah Motorsports Campus have been accomplished from the present season. DRR JC’s Robin Larsson and Andreas Bakkerud, in addition to OMSE driver Oliver Eriksson have shared the wins within the prime Group E class.
