Stakeholder perceptions of risk in motor sport

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 servic...

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Published in:Journal of safety research 2001-11, Vol.32 (3), p.345-358
Main Authors: Fuller, C.W, Myerscough, F.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automobile racing
Motor racing
motor sports
Perceptions
Risk assessment
Stakeholder risk perceptions
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Summary: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 ( P
ISSN:0022-4375
1879-1247
DOI:10.1016/S0022-4375(01)00058-5