**Summary: NYRA Cancels Races Due to Noise from Nearby Auto Show**
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has canceled the entire race card at Aqueduct Racetrack due to unacceptable noise levels from a nearby auto show at Resorts World Casino.
### Who, What, When, Where, Why
– **Who**: The New York Racing Association (NYRA)
– **What**: Canceled the race card
– **When**: Sunday
– **Where**: Aqueduct Racetrack, adjacent to Resorts World Casino
– **Why**: Unacceptable noise levels from the March Madness Auto and Bike Show
### Noise Concerns at Aqueduct Racetrack
The NYRA announced the cancellation of Sunday’s eight-race card at Aqueduct Racetrack, citing “unacceptable noise levels” generated by the March Madness Auto and Bike Show held at the neighboring Resorts World Casino.
– NYRA was not informed in advance that the event would create potentially unsafe racing conditions.
– Despite multiple attempts to address the issue, Resorts World Casino could not make necessary adjustments to allow racing to continue.
Andrew Offerman, NYRA’s senior vice president of racing and operations, explained that the auto show took place in a parking lot immediately adjacent to the racetrack, leading to unpredictable sound levels that posed safety risks for horses and riders.
### Future Racing Plans
NYRA confirmed that racing will resume on Thursday, and they will collaborate with the New York Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association and the New York State Gaming Commission to determine how to compensate for the lost racing opportunities.
**Conclusion**: How will NYRA ensure the safety of its events in the future?
### FAQs
**What caused the cancellation of the races at Aqueduct Racetrack?**
The races were canceled due to unacceptable noise levels from the March Madness Auto and Bike Show at the nearby Resorts World Casino, which created potentially unsafe conditions for racing.