Motorsport UK and Covid 19 Virus

[K17 CAR]

Don’t know about you guys but I’m slowly coming too the conclusion and convincing myself we ain’t racing this year.

 

what do you guys think, as we come out the other side restrictions will be slow too lift and motorsport won’t be at the top of the list.

[Terry Everall]

Does not look goos at the moment. I have now SORNed the Motorhome !😔

[Terry Everall]

Not much more to report at the moment but I am reviewing the situation as it changes as well as looking at the "what if" possibilities. In reality it is already clear that any season we have will be limited in events. We are completely in the hands of the Government and Motorsports Uk who will tell us when circuits will reopen and it's safe to be in close contact with other people. Until that time I hope we can all remain sane and keep our fingers crossed that things will improve sooner rather than later. No WSCC Competition cards , stickers etc will be issued at the moment and it is looking likely that you will not be able to buy a Speed Series T shirt this year. Our own July Blyton weekend is still planned but this may cancelled depending on circumstances.

Whilst we are are going stir crazy I think that the main concern is clearly people's health and the numbers of people critically ill from the Virus.

Hope you all remain safe and well until we can get out to play again.

[Terry Everall]

As it has been about 6 weeks since my first post and the Motorsport UK suspension all events until the end of June 2020 I thought a quick update was required. It is clear that we are very much in the hands of the Goverment and Motorsport Uk with respect go when we can get out on track again. It is the intention of the SSOT to continually review the situation as and when we receive information. Personally I think that the end of May is a date when we will need to consider the best way forward regarding this season and also our July Blyton weekend trackday and Sprints. We are in a fortunate position in that if we start in July 2020 we still have 22 events left in our calendar. Even if we started at the beginning of August we still have 14 events remaining. Our Regulations will need reviewing in terms of the championships and awards etc as well as the Awards Dinner. So let's hope that the situation continues to improve and that people are free from any risk of contracting the virus before we commence.

Stay safe everyone 

Terry

[cast iron]

Brit GP and BTCC revised calendars released.

Im sceptical how either of these will run as the circuit technically buys the rights to host, and will rely on gate money to recoup, unless some deal is done with TV monies?

So I guess there is some vision of permits being released, and  at our end of the spectrum the circuit hire etc is paid for by the entry fees and doesn't rely on spectators.  Who knows, could you be on track by August??

 

[Simon Waterfall Syman84]

just had this pop in the inbox, so even if snetterton is on it wont be a british sprint round. to me it looks like this is all done so F1 can race at silverstone at the end of july.

 

Motorsport UK Opens Throttle on Restarting Motorsport from 4th July

Motorsport UK has announced that in anticipation of motorsport restarting in the UK from 4th July, it is inviting online permit applications from 1st June 2020.

Motorsport is currently suspended throughout the UK until 30th June 2020. Following ongoing positive dialogue with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and having set out its strategy and anticipated conditions for restarting motorsport disciplines, the governing body is now moving to its next phase of getting the sport back on track. Further details will be communicated following the next Motorsport UK Board meeting of 3rd June.

Any resumption of motorsport is contingent on event organisers demonstrating that they can plan in accordance with the recently published, “Getting Back on Track” guidelines of Motorsport UK, while respecting government guidance on social distancing.

Motorsport UK is also acutely aware that different devolved territories of the UK may be moving at different paces in easing restrictions; any application for an event permit will be subject to approval based on the prevailing government advice. The move is also contingent on governments continuing with measures to open up society and that further restrictions resultant of any additional waves of COVID-19 are not required.

David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK, commented, “In March, Motorsport UK moved quickly and in line with government to suspend motorsport, while everyone’s priority was restricting the spread of this terrible disease and protecting the NHS. It is now right that, as government has set out plans to ease restrictions, we move in step and introduce the next stage of our phased restart. Unlike many sports, motorsport in the UK is an industry in itself, employing tens of thousands and contributing billions of pounds to the UK economy."

“We always said that, when the conditions were right, we would take a responsible decision to resume motorsport in order to sustain the sport, jobs and the economy. We have explained our plans to government and are fortunate that motorsport takes place outdoors over large controlled spaces. Our plan is that, subject to government advice and ongoing lifting of restrictions, motorsport will resume from 4th July. We are making this announcement now as event organisers, venues, preparation specialists, the supply chain, volunteer Marshals, Officials and Competitors all need time to put in place their plans.”

There will be a number of caveats of granting event permits, including that event organisers commit that their events will be held behind closed doors, appropriate PPE requirements are met, and that each organiser must appoint a COVID-19 officer to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. Furthermore, there will be a limit on the number of permits issued for July to 50% of those in the corresponding month of 2019, in order that there are sufficient volunteer Official and Marshal resources available to support the restart in a safe and responsible manner. No national or British championship events will take place in July to reduce potential national and international travel (excludes FIA championships).

[Mark (smokey mow)]

44 minutes ago, syman84 said:

just had this pop in the inbox, so even if snetterton is on it wont be a british sprint round. to me it looks like this is all done so F1 can race at silverstone at the end of july.

 

. No national or British championship events will take place in July to reduce potential national and international travel (excludes FIA championships).

That’s pretty much the way I read it to. Regional championships and events can resume but National championships Which I assume would also include the speed series would have to wait.