Environmental Court? + Auto Racing? - That’s Like Oil & Water!
Promoters continue with 52nd Trans Tasman Boxing Day meet in Auckland NZ, despite threat of $200,000 fine.
It is a case of “suck it and see” for Western Springs Speedway tonight.
Promoters are continuing with their 52nd Trans Tasman Boxing Day meet in Auckland, despite the threat of a $200,000 fine if they exceed their noise limit. The Environment Court decided to uphold the controversial 85 decibel noise limit this week.
The meet is the speedway’s third biggest event, and usually draws around 8,000 fans. Four Australian drivers are taking part. Promoter Dave Stewart says the ruling certainly is not what he wanted for Christmas this year. He says they are feeling despondent, but will fight to keep the track open.
Mr Stewart says they will not be able to put the usual 16 cars on the track at one time. Instead they will be monitoring trackside noise and cutting the number competing in each race to ensure they do not exceed the noise limit. He says they want to put on the best show they can for their Australian counterparts.
posted on December 26th, 2004 at 12:55 am