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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2014, 17:39:09

Title: Road Racing
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2014, 17:39:09

There are proposals afoot to allow Local Authorities to give permission for motor racing on public roads which currently requires an Act of Parliament.  :y

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28261960

So next time you see the local yoot holding a banger race on your estate it might well be all above board!  ::)

Title: Re: Road Racing
Post by: Varche on 11 July 2014, 17:50:06

I think that is actually going to be a good thing.

Good for rallying. Good for hillclimbs.

good for local economy

Title: Re: Road Racing
Post by: Bigron on 11 July 2014, 18:13:14

That article made it clear that it is currently illegal to hold races and/or speed trials on public roads, so how come cyclists routinely get away with doing just that?
It's only fair that we as motorists should be allowed to do likewise - including driving on pavements, jumping red lights and other abuses.......

Ron.

Title: Re: Road Racing
Post by: Rog on 11 July 2014, 18:23:12

The A10 running through Enfield in North London already has road races, unofficially  ;)

My favourite is Neanderthal White Van Man Vs Infantile Turbonutter in hatchback  :y

Title: Re: Road Racing
Post by: chrisgixer on 12 July 2014, 00:20:06

On reading your post Tig, I thought, aye up. Bernie at work again.

On reading the link. Yep. Bernie at work again. ::) ;D

Cameron's back pocket must be heavy enough to pull him over backwards. While Bernie writes off another gift expense to keep his tax bill down. Everyone's happy ;D

Title: Re: Road Racing
Post by: Vamps on 12 July 2014, 00:24:10

I can see it now, nice dual road, a 3.2 Mig and an MX5, side by side, and they are off...... :y :y

Oh how we laugh when the MX5 wins (Fact).......... :D :D :D ;)