Spectator access to motorsport events postponed
Discussion
Previously motorsport organisers were given the impression by HMG that the planned easing of Covid19 restrictions meant that spectators would be aloud into events, certainly smaller club type ones, from mid-April. However MSV has just issued this;
"New guidance was issued by government on Tuesday 6 April which contradicts the previous position that spectators would be permitted at non-elite sport events from Step Two of the roadmap (12 April onwards).
Whilst outdoor attractions like zoos and theme parks can reopen, and events such as boot fairs, steam rallies and food festivals can take place with up to 4,000 visitors per day, a specific ban has been applied to spectators at sport events - even at grassroots level - until 17 May.
This means that all events due to take place between 12 April and 17 May will now be run behind closed doors, and only essential personnel may attend.
MSV is incredibly disappointed by this development. The UK government is now actively encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, and circuit venues are by their very nature wide-open spaces like parks, with ample room to enable social distancing across dozens of spectator viewing areas. Nevertheless, we must comply with this new guidance and all affected customers will be contacted by email with options on how to manage their booking - including obtaining refunds.
Spectators will be welcome at all MSV race events from Saturday 22 May, in compliance with COVID-secure guidance issued by government at that time.
Access to all working areas (e.g. paddocks, pit lanes and garages) will be limited to competitors, volunteer officials, marshals and those providing a service at the event, until further notice."
Bugger....
"New guidance was issued by government on Tuesday 6 April which contradicts the previous position that spectators would be permitted at non-elite sport events from Step Two of the roadmap (12 April onwards).
Whilst outdoor attractions like zoos and theme parks can reopen, and events such as boot fairs, steam rallies and food festivals can take place with up to 4,000 visitors per day, a specific ban has been applied to spectators at sport events - even at grassroots level - until 17 May.
This means that all events due to take place between 12 April and 17 May will now be run behind closed doors, and only essential personnel may attend.
MSV is incredibly disappointed by this development. The UK government is now actively encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, and circuit venues are by their very nature wide-open spaces like parks, with ample room to enable social distancing across dozens of spectator viewing areas. Nevertheless, we must comply with this new guidance and all affected customers will be contacted by email with options on how to manage their booking - including obtaining refunds.
Spectators will be welcome at all MSV race events from Saturday 22 May, in compliance with COVID-secure guidance issued by government at that time.
Access to all working areas (e.g. paddocks, pit lanes and garages) will be limited to competitors, volunteer officials, marshals and those providing a service at the event, until further notice."
Bugger....
Strange decision but there you go. Castle Combe Circuit can run a car boot sale (or steam fair) with up to 4000 people attending in the paddock, but can't have 4000 people spread around 2 miles of circuit watching racing.
Going to go to TK Maxx and rifle through clothes racks on Monday, apparently safer than freezing my butt off stood about 50yds from anyone at the back end of Silverstone Circuit for a club event.
Science eh?!
Going to go to TK Maxx and rifle through clothes racks on Monday, apparently safer than freezing my butt off stood about 50yds from anyone at the back end of Silverstone Circuit for a club event.
Science eh?!
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