Recent COVID-19 regulation changes, issued by NSW Health, have impacted on Mid Coast motorsport competitions and activities.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
For the next six weeks, zone, regional and State based competitions and championships have been stopped to help curb the potential spread of the virus by community transmission.
This measure has forced Australian Motorsport Action Group (AMSAG) to cancel the Coopernook Rallysprint. Organisers have also pulled the pin on the Rosewood Rally and Armidale Rallysprint.
Since the remainder of the 2020 calendar was shuffled following the first wave of the virus, AMSAG president Michael Bannon said the events will not be rescheduled.
He said they will instead 'return with vigour' in 2021.
RELATED:
That means competitors in the State competition won't return to the track until November, with the Macksville Rally still up in the air.
A decision will made in the coming weeks if a State champion will be crowned in both the Southern Cross Rally Series and Rallysprint Series.
"These certainly are challenging times and we appreciate everyone's patience whilst we all ride the wave of uncertainty that is the COVID-19 pandemic," Mr Bannon said.
Rally NSW is currently adjusting the schedule for the State series in an attempt to cause minimal disruptions.
Central North Coast Sporting Car Club was forced to postpone its Motorkhana and Khanacross events, scheduled for last weekend at the Nabiac circuit.
The club intends to run the events at a later date when restrictions are eased and officials are available.
WATCH: A WALKING TOUR OF THE ISLAND ACTION SPORT COMPLEX AT NERONG
For those on two wheels, The Island Action Sport Complex at Nerong will seek clarification on the ability for Sydney riders to enter the facility.
Until that time comes, riders and spectators from the city and surrounding areas as well as those outside of NSW are barred.
One of the measures to control this issue will be mandatory driver's licence checks on arrival.
"We ask all our riders and families to respect and offer support in the decisions we need to adhere to in order to protect the longevity of our complex, the health of all our customers and our staff," a statement on Facebook said.
Taree Motorcycle Club is back up and running but round two of the club championship on September 6 could be affected.
Thank you for valuing local journalism with your subscription. While you're with us, you can also receive updates straight to your inbox from the Manning River Times. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, sign up here.