Safety Requirements for the Design of Standing Spectator Areas at Motorsport Events

Abstract

In Hungary, motorsport has become increasingly popular in recent years. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge the potential risks this type of sport may pose. Although spectators attend events of their own free will, organisers must take the specific nature of motorsport into account and do everything possible to ensure that spectators lives and physical safety are not endangered, even during an accident or any exceptional situations. This paper focuses on events held on temporarily closed public or private roads, often referred to as temporary race tracks, as these events generally involve higher risks for spectators.