The trouble does not seem to come to an end for Michael Johnson and Grand Slam Track. As if the athletes demanding their pay over social media, track analysts asking the big questions, and the criticism coming from other athletes were not enough! Now, an American journalist has also entered the boat.
Grand Slam Track took to X to post a letter from the director himself, where he admitted that despite their vision to elevate the sport and athletes, they are currently unable to pay athletes, agents, and vendors as promised due to unexpected funding issues. But he also called the league a success.
In the letter posted on the account on August 15, a part read, “They (fans, racers, and challengers) believed in what we were building… Many have shared just how much fun they’ve had competing wi