Due to the still uncertain restrictions and plans of the government for the next weeks, the organization has decided to postpone the event to the 1st of April 2023.
Here is the statement of the organization:
For a long time we hoped and waited that the situation around the topic of Corona would improve so that an orderly event would be possible on April 2nd, 2022.
Unfortunately, the hope was not fulfilled.
The daily corona infection numbers of over 200,000 people speak for themselves.
Even in our companies, several employees have fallen ill with Corona. We don't know how long we can keep business running as more and more employees are in quarantine.
The same applies, of course, to the tractor pulling teams, engineering companies, the brake van team and other people involved in such a large event.
Access to the Sachsen Arena is only possible under 2G+ or at best (no one can see 4 weeks ahead) under the 3G rule.
In addition, despite repeated inquiries with the responsible authorities, it is completely unclear how to proceed if, for example, people are found to be positive during tests in the paddock. Because all people involved (teams, etc.) also need 2G+ /3G status. Questions immediately arise, such as: Who was the contact person? Who has to be in quarantine? …. We may not have a brake van, fewer or no teams, technicians, necessary officials...
With over 150 participants, it is more likely than unlikely that people will test positive on the day of the event.
The event may then have to be canceled on the day of the event. The spectators and teams who had traveled had to drive home without having achieved anything, sometimes hundreds of kilometers.
It is currently not clear how many people (spectators and competitors) will be allowed into the Sachsen Arena on the day of the event.
We cannot and do not want to impose this uncertainty on anyone.
We have therefore decided, very disappointed, to postpone the event to April 1st, 2023 in good time and in a way that everyone involved can plan, in order to then hold a high-quality event that is great for everyone involved.
All purchased tickets remain valid.
One more note. All tickets were purchased with the express consent that, for example, if the date is changed, the refund of the purchase price is excluded. This means that we do not take back tickets and refund money.
We ask for your understanding!
Team – Tractor Pulling Riesa
