BRISCA Formula One racing fans will have to wait until at least June before seeing cars take to track as CoventryStox confirmed meetings in April and May will not take place.
A statement released by CoventryStox on Tuesday confirmed the year’s first two scheduled meetings would not go ahead amid a bitter off-season dispute between themselves and stadium owners Brandon Estates Ltd.
Coventry Stadium’s other sports team, the Coventry Bees speedway team, last month announced they would not start the 2017 SGB Premiership at the Brandon venue and will instead race at Leicester Speedway – a move which split fans opinion.
The statement read: “CoventryStox would like to announce their decision to postpone the BriSCA Formula One April and May meetings.
“Unfortunately at this moment in time decisions and agreements still have to be made and we feel it is in the best interest for everyone to postpone the first two CoventryStox fixtures and focus on the British Championship in June.
“We would like to thank both BriSCA and the BSCDA for their ongoing support in these times of uncertainty and we look forward to reaching an agreement that suits drivers, fans and everyone involved in the world of Stock Car Racing.
“A further update will be given as soon as we have agreements in place and we would like to apologise for the delays in launching the 2017 season.”
