Citation

Fuller CW, Myerscough FE. J. Saf. Res. 2001; 32(3): 345-358.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Problem: Stakeholders have different reasons for their interest in the regulation of motor racing. These reasons include the provision of, for example, safety for drivers, excitement for spectators, financial success for racing teams, and a positive environment for sponsors' products and services. The acceptability/unacceptability of current risk levels in motor racing depends on these stakeholders' perceptions of risk, within the sport. Method: This study assessed the risk perceptions and preferences of stakeholders through the use of structured interviews. Comparative data on fatal accident rates (FARs) in sport were obtained from published data. The number and type of vehicle incidents during competition were obtained from the circuit marshals' incident reports and post-race vehicle damage was assessed by visual inspection. Discussion: Two hundred and three stakeholders, defined as spectators (49), race officials (69), race teams (63), and safety managers (22) were interviewed during open-wheel and closed-wheel motor racing competitions. Significant differences (PImpact on industry: The results obtained confirm the complexities faced by governing bodies when setting acceptable levels of risk within professional sports regulations.