The MSA has issued a
Press Release claiming success in their long running campaign to introduce the
necessary legislation to permit Closed Public Road motorsports events in
England and Wales. And rightly so. Working with the British government they
have secured the necessary parliamentary legal authority to greatly ease the
process of applying for the necessary Act to close sections of public road for
a limited period to host timed motor sporting competitions.
Northern Ireland and
the Isle of Man already have such legislation in place, although Scottish
attempts which were well underway until two years back, have currently stalled
due to the lack of political will in the face of an imminent FAI.
The MSA has every
right to feel pleased, but in acknowledging the support of those who helped
their cause, they missed out on a man who was an inspiration to all who pursued
the holy grail of Closed Roads.
I'll admit I'm ever so
slightly biased. I knew that quiet, modest man who never sought personal glory
or public acclaim, and whose efforts and achievements were recognised in 1995
when he received
the Prince Michael of Kent Award of Merit for services to British motor sports.
And whilst the MSA can
feel justifiably pleased with the result of their efforts, there are many
others who think the real trailblazer was the kind, modest, unassuming,
inspirational, and yet tenaciously stubborn, Brian Molyneux.
Full text of MSA Press
Release here:
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