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Shedspeed
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 Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject: Spa-Francorchamps 2010 |
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Maybe in the wrong place, but..
For those of you thinking of going to Spa this year for the 2cv 24hr race, may like to know that Spa has had it's license which was due to run until 2026 revoked as a result of noise disputes, effectively a 17 year ban from racing! However, they are, apparently taking the matter to court tomorrow to try and get the ruling overturned.
I have a friend who is racing a Lotus in the 6hr race this weekend, he is going to keep me informed of what they are told at the circuit, hopefully it will be resolved as soon as possibl;e and we can all go and enjoy the 2cv race next month!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/sep/23/belgian-gp-spa-francorchamps-licence
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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yes we also heart it in the nederlands
to bad if it's stopt
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Hope they'll find a solution and quickly !!
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Thanks Russ, I didn't know that and keep an eye on this topic.
Ciao, Bart
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Shedspeed
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Apparently, the guys have been testing today as normal, and they have heard no more about it.
I'll keep you posted.
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Noise row temporarily closes Spa
By Edd Straw Wednesday, September 23rd 2009, 17:04 GMT
Spa Francorchamps start 2009Belgian Grand Prix venue Spa Francorchamps has been reopened following the suspension of a ruling which temporarily closed the circuit because of noise complaints, AUTOSPORT understands.
The track was briefly closed in response to complaints raised by a not-for-profit anti-noise organisation whose name literally translates as 'the quiet ones'. Although the group originally lodged its objection in 2007, the local authorities did not take action until this week, when a 17-year closure order was imposed.
However, following a meeting of government officials, sources have said that the closure of the circuit has been called off pending further legal discussions to take place next week following Spa's decision to appeal against the decision.
This means that this weekend's blue riband Spa Six Hours historic event can go ahead, although a lasting solution to the noise disputes still needs to be found.
Circuit boss Pierre-Alain Thibaut admitted in an interview with Belgium's Le Soir that the situation "calls the whole viability of the track into question", but added that since the original complaints were made the track has made significant developments in reducing the environmental impact of its activities.
"Since the complaint was made, the situation has changed," said Thibaut. "The track has worked hard to reduce noise pollution and our relationship with local residents has been much improved."
Sources at Spa claim that the track complies with the stipulated noise limits, and are hopeful that the situation will not threaten the long-term future of the circuit. |
The answer there is that we still don't know, if this legal problem carries on too long then I suspect forthcoming events will be suspended, and that could mean us. On the other hand, maybe all will be sorted next week!
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