4-17 Southern Speedway was the 1st asphalt race track in Florida to re-open after the COVID pandemic.
After being closed since March 15, 2020; 4-17 SSE was able to re-open with strict phase one guidelines on May 9, 2020.
After leading the way and setting a precedent for other tracks to follow for re-opening guidelines - the NBC2 News took notice:
https://www.nbc-2.com/story/42138815/417-southern-speedway-in-punta-gorda-back-open-after-closing-in-march-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR0bFZOBIRX-FrFHs8s419oG0otsOmjeW9XgWFrtbGitPVfW-qDpCpli_ZY