Is it not the responsibility of the Stewards at their on-track inspection prior
to starting racing each day to confirm that all safety elements are to the
required standard? In the event that flag points are not properly staffed by
accredited officials then the Stewards have the right to stop racing from
proceeding until the track is properly staffed. At least, that is the way that
it operates down here in Oz (where the Stewards are assigned by the national
motorsport body to supervise each race meeting - no organiser-appointed
Stewards) - and we have that very situation pending tomorrow at Bathurst where
there is potentially a shortage of accredited officials for Wed/Thurs/Fri
(Sat/Sun are OK with the numbers).
Thus, if the Stewards determine that the race organisers (promoters) have
failed in their duty of care to the competitors and refuse to let racing
commence, then presumably the competitors can expect to see a full refund of
entry fees whilst the organisers drop a bundle of money. OK, I know that the
competitors miss a race meeting but the financial implications should scare all
other organisers into doing it properly - has this ever happened anywhere do
you know? Also, in the event that racing proceeds with inadequate safety
facilities and somebody (competitor or official) is injured or killed then
surely the persons responsible for authorising that racing render themselves
personally liable by reason of failing in their duty of care?
....regards...Andrew "Axeman" Pursey....1955 Morris Oxford (racing in Group Na
pre'58 Classic Saloons), 1956 Morris Isis (almost a daily driver and now a
classic tow car) and 1959 MGA (Group Sa Production Sports Cars).
-----Original Message-----
From: Bahnseye@aol.com [SMTP:Bahnseye@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 9:48 AM
To: emanteno@ibm.net; vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Corner stations
Shouldn't it be the responsibility of the race organizer (that one that
charges us $300 - 400 for the honor) expected to assure an adequate (whatever
that means) number of corner workers, just as they are expected to provide
fire, crash/rescue, basic track insurance, etc.?
JH Bahn
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