Texas Gov. Greg Abbott working with NASCAR on a return to the track at Texas Motor Speedway

As the sports world continues to navigate its return through the uncertainty that is the coronavirus pandemic, North Texas appears to be closing in on another professional sporting event.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted on Monday afternoon about discussions he has had with NASCAR about a potential return to the track, without fans, at Texas Motor Speedway.

"Texas Governor Greg Abbott has given NASCAR the green flag to race, and our sport is eager to get back on track. Texas Motor Speedway will work aggressively with the sanctioning bodies and TV networks to give American society, as well as people around the world, a positive distraction during this crisis," said TMS president and general manager Eddie Gossage in a statement.