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In regard to insurance- these events are run by private companies for profit but under the auspices of the national motorsport body, and ultimately the FIA, the international body. So the events comply with FIA standards. Crews must carry appropriate licences (drivers need full circuit racing licences + relevant experiece) and a portion of the entry fees paid by crews (these are quite expensive) ultimately goes to governing motorsport body who underwrites the events.
In Australia, these companies have been quite successful in attracting support and money from regional govts as tourism events. After all, 200 or 300 crews of 3-10 people, couple of hundred volunteer marshalls coming into a region for 2-4 days plus spectators, media etc- lots of airfares, hotel beds, meals (not to mention tow trucks and panel shops). Getting local regional support is the key. After all, if the local govt wants it and supports it, getting road closures, getting police onside etc – is all pretty easy. I’d have thought a wine district- semi rural, tourism focus- would be the perfect setting.
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Stuart
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