Motorsport and the Coronavirus

[John Turner]

Originally Posted by delta

Good to know you are watching over us John. Mike would of corrected me.

Yes, he would 'have' corrected you!

[Gerard C]

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

Didn't I read in last year's changes that medicals for 70+ was now every 2 years?
Or is that just the ECG for internationals?

I think you may be right, but I didn't have one this year - could have got my licence on previous medical, but as we weren't out to play didn't renew it...and as I hit 70 this year I'll definitely need one in 2021......

[E.B]

Originally Posted by John Turner

Yes, he would 'have' corrected you!

We have a winner. Pure gold.

[andy97]

Just announced that Leicestershire and Leicester is going to be in the new Tier 3 from 2 Dec.


“You can’t mix with other households indoors, or in private gardens or pub gardens”
“You can meet in a group of up to six in other outdoor spaces such as parks”
“Hospitality venues must close except for takeaways”
“No spectator sports”
“People are advised not to travel to and from tier three areas”

Hmmm, not sure what this means for the track day Delta and I had planned for Mallory on 4 Dec or the Dukeries Rally at Donington Park on 6 Dec yet, no doubt MUK and the organisers will tell us soon but difficult.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by andy97

Just announced that Leicestershire and Leicester is going to be in the new Tier 3 from 2 Dec.


“You can’t mix with other households indoors, or in private gardens or pub gardens”
“You can meet in a group of up to six in other outdoor spaces such as parks”
“Hospitality venues must close except for takeaways”
“No spectator sports”
“People are advised not to travel to and from tier three areas”

Hmmm, not sure what this means for the track day Delta and I had planned for Mallory on 4 Dec or the Dukeries Rally at Donington Park on 6 Dec yet, no doubt MUK and the organisers will tell us soon but difficult.

Yes, blooming frustrating Andy, but I thought this is what would happen to us. Luckily this pandemic has turned me into an even more anti-social and
miserable old bugger, so it won't really affect me!

[delta]

Originally Posted by andy97

Just announced that Leicestershire and Leicester is going to be in the new Tier 3 from 2 Dec.


“You can’t mix with other households indoors, or in private gardens or pub gardens”
“You can meet in a group of up to six in other outdoor spaces such as parks”
“Hospitality venues must close except for takeaways”
“No spectator sports”
“People are advised not to travel to and from tier three areas”

Hmmm, not sure what this means for the track day Delta and I had planned for Mallory on 4 Dec or the Dukeries Rally at Donington Park on 6 Dec yet, no doubt MUK and the organisers will tell us soon but difficult.

I will call Javelin

[dwh43scale]

Plum Pudding at Mallory Park cancelled and Donington saying Rally will run behind closed doors. Shame, I was looking forward to walk in parkland on the Derbyshire / Leicestershire border on 6th December.

[delta]

They are not sure Andy.

[Peter Mallett]

Confirmation https://www.autosport.com/historics/...etro-postponed

[andy97]

Originally Posted by delta

They are not sure Andy.

Thanks Iain.

[andy97]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Yes, blooming frustrating Andy, but I thought this is what would happen to us. Luckily this pandemic has turned me into an even more anti-social and
miserable old bugger, so it won't really affect me!

I must admit that I had not really expected it, I was assuming that we would be in Tier 2. Not sure I understand how largely rural areas like NW Leicestershire can be in Tier 3 but urban areas such as Liverpool and London are now in Tier 2. I am also not sure that I have seen the definitive, objective criteria that is being used to decide which area is in which Tier.
Annoying.
Is that selfish? Possibly, but I am following the advice so don’t think I can be blamed for the infection rates!

[VIVA GT]

Although I am continuing to follow the rules despite seeing many around showing scant regard for everything I am also becoming more doubtful about the real reason for all of these lockdowns & restrictions.

[Derwent]

if people had stuck by the rules we would not be in the present situation. I appreciate the hard work that MSUK have put in to keep some motorsport going but is hard to justify if the local football and rugby teams can't play. My club voted to stop events until there are no restrictions for that reason.

[Rudernst]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Although I am continuing to follow the rules despite seeing many around showing scant regard for everything I am also becoming more doubtful about the real reason for all of these lockdowns & restrictions.

Ahem,
ready made Tinfoil Hats can be purchased on Amazon for a modest 0.99 pounds, plus the postage, of course
much more convenient than making one yourself and many classic and modern designs to chose from.

RudE

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Luckily this pandemic has turned me into an even more anti-social and miserable old bugger, so it won't really affect me!

The official reference is Boobool's attitude!

Thanks to Rudolf I had to Google Tin Hat… C'est malin!

[Lancsbreaker]

Javelin are saying on Facebook:
"
Following government announcements earlier today we can confirm that events in December should still be taking place as normal starting with Mallory Park on the 4th.

The previous measures on social distancing will still be in place throughout. Please note that you may face some restrictions on overnight accommodation within high Tier areas so please check and plan accordingly well ahead of the events.

We will keep you up to date should anything change based on further announcements."

[Colin McKay]

Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

Please note that you may face some restrictions on overnight accommodation within high Tier areas

An odd consequence is an email from the Caravan & Motorhome Club (joined for cheap insurance, honest) saying that not only would all their sites in tier 3 areas be closed, but other sites would not accept bookings from people from tier 3 areas. Persona non grata. Next we'll have to ring a handbell when we venture out!

[S griffin]

At least they got in contact with people to let them know. I guess it wasn't meant to be, seems they've unfortunately closed off all loopholes. Don't worry, sometime next year the fun of camping should be back!

[midgetman]

Originally Posted by Colin McKay

An odd consequence is an email from the Caravan & Motorhome Club (joined for cheap insurance, honest) saying that not only would all their sites in tier 3 areas be closed, but other sites would not accept bookings from people from tier 3 areas. Persona non grata. Next we'll have to ring a handbell when we venture out!

I used to belong to them for the same reason. Really embarrassed when the postie delivered the magazine.

At least one of our regular kart tracks turned away drivers from T3 last time the system was in use. They're now in T3 themselves, it'll be interesting to see what happens.

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[Moneyseeker]

The new variant of the virus is extremely bad news and I think could spell the end for some event organisers, who after barely clinging on this year after event cancellations will see advance ticket sales (and essential cash flow) vanish. Bear in mind that those who transferred 2020 tickets to 2021, will have already band and probably spent that money staying in business this year, so 'new' advance ticket sales are even more critical.

We have the vaccine, but the timescale for rolling that out UK wide is uncertain and I doubt the majority of the population will have been done by the summer and it looks like the new variant impacts the young more.

Dark times still to be an event business, just when light at the end of the tunnel was hoped for...

[S griffin]

We can but hope this new tier 4 can control the spread of this new variant and keep our fingers crossed it doesn't reach the previous levels. However they are already talking about getting more people on the first vaccine before rolling out the second one

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by S griffin

However they are already talking about getting more people on the first vaccine before rolling out the second one

No, they are not; Blair did. Past politicians should keep their noses out of current affairs, especially that man, and his chum Brown.

[S griffin]

I’d rather listen to them their our current PM....

[john ruston]

Like who?
Boris is not that good but he’s been given a crappy hand.
Prefer Blair, Thatcher, Cameron,May,Brown?Alternative Trump or George W?
Not much of a selection is it?