Race track/circuit noise restrictions in the UK
The race circuits in the UK need to show some back bone and some marketing nouse. noise restrictions are reaching epidemic levels because of complaints from local residents. Research has shown that the most upsetting thing about race track noise is if its unexpected, is not known what is causing it and it is not known how long the noise will last. This is something the race tracks themselves has to sort out by informing the local residents. With regards to complaints from local residents, for a start its only the minority that complain and in no way should they spoil if for everybody else. For every petition or complaint a circuit or local council receives an equal number of signatures of support should be produced by the circuit for the council and preferably ten signatures of support. The inconvienience of the few should no intefere with the enjoyment of many or the succes of an industry, otherwise, where is it all going to end?
The Birmingham Super Prix around the Bull Ring was a monumentally successful international event, not only for Birmigham but also for the UK motorsport industry as it was a unique event for the UK. Yet, the complaints of the few has hurt the interests of the many.
And dont forget its not just enjoyment of the many being infringed by the complaints of the few, the complaints of the few are limiting the success of one of the UKs most successful industries and this cannot be allowed to happen.
Dont get me wrong, circuit owners should do their best in being fair and accomodating as much as they can towards complainants by doing the things I have listed initially. But circuit owners should not restrict the success of their business for the complaints of few, especially if they have taken reasonable step to keep local residents informed.
Otherwise, where is it going to end?
