The Motor Sport Safety Review Group published its initial findings
ahead of the Mull Rally earlier this month and I commented on those on the Blog
and Facebook, but a number of people have enquired if they could see a full
copy. It's not easily found on the Scottish Government website, so I have
printed the Ministerial Statement and the full text of the initial Report from
the Group in the on-line mag. It'll take a bit of reading so set aside some
extra time for your next tea and shortbread break.
Although a much more comprehensive review and recommendations are due
to be published before the end of the year, the positive tone of these initial
findings is encouraging - more common sense than knee-jerk reaction, so fingers
crossed.
Naturally, there is no guidance or advice regarding the funding of any
proposals, but hopefully they will take into account the fact that motor sport
is primarily an amateur enterprise and with rallying in particular there is a
problem in establishing turnstiles and paybooths at forestry gates. Income is
therefore hard to generate, so any additional costs would have to be passed on!
If they do come up with any expensive ideas then the sport will need
some form of financial help, perhaps through a Sports Council grant or with practical
help in the application for a direct Lottery Funding grant.
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