LAWLEY – GRETTON – SPECTATOR ACCESS

Lawley SPECTATOR AREA

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Spectator Parking & Viewing

LAWLEY - GRETTON - SPECTATOR AREA

SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

Approach from A49 Church Stretton or A458 Much Wenlock and follow B4371 to Longville in the Dale and then follow the spectator signage towards Gretton.

There will be NO SPECTATOR NO ENTRY signs at junctions on roads in the area please respect them.

The roads surrounding the stage are narrow rural lanes and pass homes, farms and working businesses. Please do not park in passing places or on verges. Do not obstruct gateways or block access, and drive slowly and considerately through local communities These restrictions are in place to protect residents, maintain access and ensure the safe running of the rally. Without the goodwill of residents and landowners, events like ours simply could not take place.

There is NO spectator access by vehicle or on foot from A49 Leebotwood and Cardington Village,

Please do not attempt to find alternative routes or approach the spectator area through surrounding lanes

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The spectator approach to Gretton operates as two-way traffic. These are narrow rural lanes, so please drive slowly, be prepared to meet oncoming vehicles and follow all signage and marshal instructions.

On arrival at Gretton, follow marshals instructions to the designated Spectator Parking & Viewing Area. Please park only where directed and do not park on verges, obstruct gateways or block surrounding roads.

Toilets, including accessible facilities, and refreshments are available at the spectator area.

Once parked, remain within the designated viewing area and obey all marshal instructions. Do not walk along the stage or attempt to enter from any of the No Spectator Access points shown on the map.

Please help us protect the countryside: Leave No Trace, take all litter home and remember that fires and BBQs are strictly prohibited. Respect farmland, livestock, residents and property throughout your visit.

This spectator location is supporting Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Wales Air Ambulance Charity.

Lawley SS7 First Car Due Scheduled Time 09:42am (0942)

Lawley SS12 First Car Due Scheduled Time 02:40pm (1440)

Payment Type - CASH ONLY

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Spectator car parks are operated by local charities and community groups, with parking charges set by those organisations and not by the event organisers. For this reason, parking prices are not shown in this guide.

Your parking fee is helping the local community that welcomes our rally.

Spectating at Our Rally - What You need to know

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Special Stage talks to you about safety

Safety Message – Please take care when watching rally live stages

Spectators should be aware that all Motorsport can be dangerous and despite the organisers taking reasonable precautions unavoidable accidents can happen. Therefore you attend the event at your own risk.

We ask that you obey the instructions of marshals , officials and police officers. These instructions will be given to you for YOUR safety. If you do not follow these, organisers reserve the right to delay or cancel a stage.

If you do decide to leave the stage before the last competitor, please walk on the designated pathways. Some crossing points may not be open until the last safety car has passed the point.

NEVER WALK ON THE STAGE.

The organisers have made suitable arrangements for safe access to all spectator areas without the need to walk down the stage.

Roads leading to and surrounding the spectator areas will be clear ways and tow trucks will be operating throughout the day.

THINK SAFETY FIRST...!

Rally cars can do the unexpected so, for your own safety and that of others, please: when watching rally live stages

Respect the marshals and follow their instructions
Observe the colour coded tape and all signage
Red and White means PROHIBITED AREA, so a no-go location for everyone.
Black and Yellow are the designated spectator areas – please stay within these areas.
Use the natural environment to protect yourself
Don’t walk on the rally stage – Once the road is closed it is an offence to walk on the closed road, including verges.
Stay standing and remain alert
Remember that alcohol and drugs can impair your responses and threaten your safety
Always keep your own safety in mind
Follow marshals’ instructions
Observe and obey all event signs
Stay within the official spectator areas
Do not enter any prohibited areas
Expect the unexpected
Cars may throw up stones or objects
Cars may overshoot junctions
Cars may leave the road
Cars may run wide
Cars may cut corners

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In collaboration with various stakeholders, including councils, parish councils, police, residents and professional bodies in order to bring the the best that motorsport has to offer.

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Safety is a paramount concern in professional motorsports events, with stringent regulations and protocols in place to ensure the well-being of competitors, officials, residents and spectators alike. This will involves continual meetings with includes a Safetry Action Group to monitor progress. The rally organisers, many of whom hold vairing positions of authority in the community, from Police officers to high ranking officials

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