Ensure the highest levels of safety

Safety

ZMSF aimed to ensure the highest levels of safety would be maintained at motor sport events within Zimbabwe by establishing a pool of marshals who would be trained in incident management, communication procedures, fire fighting and extrication support, as well as having up to date equipment at hand to ensure a high standard of safety. Training would be delivered by MSA an FIA Regional Training Provider. The success of the initiative, which was to involve training 30 local motor sport volunteers that were already involved in the ZMSF’s operations, was to be determined by the number of successfully trained marshals after the programme, by evaluating feedback from delegates attending the programme, and by assessing and evaluating the improvement in safety at motor sport events at the ASN’s circuits.

Improve safety and security at race meetings

Safety

ZMSF aimed to ensure safety measures at its race meetings were upheld by making sure its circuits were kept clear of unauthorised persons and vehicles at all times, and by keeping those facilities properly protected from vandalism and theft by building earth embankments around the premises. These embankments would be high enough to prevent vehicles from crossing them. Through this project, the ASN hoped to facilitate the efficient running of motor sport by preventing theft of essential circuit equipment and infrastructure and avoiding the presence of unauthorised vehicles on site.

(Cluster) Circuit safety training

Safety

Obtain guidance from the FIA in circuit safety and training for circuit safety officers.The cluster consists of 3 ASNS – Zimbabwe (lead), South Africa and Namibia. The aim of the activity is to improve the safety of circuits in the 3 participating countries. 12 officials are taking part in the training which will be delivered by MSA as their Regional Training Provider.

Purchase of timing equipment and associated training

Safety

Purchase of timing equipment and training of officials in its use (10 participants). The aim of the activity is to improve the efficient running of motor sport events and encourage more national and international competitors to participate.

Race circuit repair works

Safety

Repairs to Bulawayo Main Circuit to address the subsidence in the track which has become a hazard. Purchase special blowers for Bulawayo and Harare circuits to blow dust and debris off the circuit and for bush fire management. Purchase a tractor and mower for Harare circuit to cut grass both on the inside and outside of the circuit to allow a clear view of the circuit. The aim of the activity is to improve safety of circuits for competitors and marshals. The proposed work will improve safety for competitors.

Race circuit repair works

Safety

Repairs to tarmac circuit in Bulawayo. The aim of the activity is to maintain the circuits to a sufficient standard to allow the safe and efficient conduct of motor sport events.

The Bulawayo Circuit has subsidence. The repair will improve safety and also encourage more competitors.