Honda Park's permit is revoked
The Council of State has revoked the permit of the motocross circuit in Olmen. There was discussion about the noise standard for three years, but now this terrible decision has finally been made.
Terrible because this decision sets a precedent for the other (scarce) circuits in Flanders. It now appears that the Council of State has decided that the circuit must comply with another standard: the 'general environmental policy decree'. However, the Vlarem legislation states that motor sports facilities do not have to comply with the general noise standard.
Honda Park in Olmen had been working for years on things that put motorsport in a bad light, such as safety and noise. Given the decision of the Council of State, Zuhal Demir will have no choice but to follow the advice. It is not known what the direct consequence is for Honda Park and our scarce circuits elsewhere in Flanders. Can you drive again in Olmen with (much) less noise or will the curtain finally fall?
Once again we have to wait anxiously to see what the indirect consequences of this decision will be. The fact is that Flemish motocross riders have been in the receiving end of the blows for years.
Photos: MXVintage
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