Updated Health & Safety
Knoxville Raceway will have several new health and safety protocols in place when it reopens next month. (Mark Funderburk photo)

Updated Health & Safety Protocols At Knoxville

Changes To Concession Sales

– Social distancing markings will be displayed on the floor for customers waiting in line to ensure appropriate social distancing in concession stand lines.

– All lines will be one-way only with directional signage

– Food warmers will now be covered with a clear shield and as a result, customers will not be allowed to get their own food. CFC employees will prepare and gather all food, and personally hand to each customer.

– Condiments will be provided in individual packets and provided to customers at checkout. The condiment cart located outside of concessions will not be available.

– Hand sanitizer stations will be set up at all registers, available for the public to access and use.

– Protective shield(s) will be placed at all registers to ensure proper distance and protection between employees and the consumer

– Credit and debit cards are suggested for all transactions, but cash will be accepted

– If preferred, customers will have the option to swipe their own credit card at time of purchase.

– All employees will be temperature tested upon arrival at the race track. Any employee with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed into the facility.

– All employees will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times during their shift. This includes, but not limited to; face masks and gloves.

For Employees

– If an employee has symptoms of COVID-19, has been exposed to COVID-19 or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test, he or she is asked to call the ticket office and not come to the track. Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, cough, headache, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, chills or repeated shaking with chills.

– All employees are required to visit the Bingley Building upon arrival for a mandatory temperature test. Any employee with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed into the facility. Testing will begin at 2:30 p.m. CT.

– If an employee should experience any Covid-19 symptoms during the event, he or she should alert an office employee immediately.

– All employees, with the exception of infield officials, are required to wear a face mask throughout the racing event. Masks will be provided by Knoxville Raceway.

– Employees are asked to follow social distancing guidelines throughout the race night

– Employees are asked to thoroughly clean their area – touch points, bar tops, cash registers, working stations, etc – with disinfectant throughout the race night. Disinfectant and rags will be provided by Knoxville Raceway.

– Please take breaks throughout the night to thoroughly wash your hands. Additional hand washing stations will be located under the grandstands and in the infield. Sanitizer stations will be added as well.

– Please remind fellow employees and spectators to practice social distancing throughout the race night. If you see violations of social distancing and groups of more than 10 congregating, please contact a security team member.

Additional Protocols

– CDC instructional and social distancing signage will be placed throughout the grandstands and infield

– Continous PA announcements regarding social distancing and new guidelines and/or restrictions will be made throughout the race night

– Every other restroom stall and every two urinals will be unavailable for use

– The property will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between each race night