Module 1: Understanding the Nature of a Motorsport Crisis

What is a Crisis

Major incident involving spectators, competitors, media or event officials both on and off track / course resulting in injury or fatality
Inappropriate incident causing reputational damage
Major problems with facilities or amenities (especially for new events / venues)
Espionage (break in of facilities to steal sensitive information)
Epidemic (food poisoning, major sickness)
Natural disaster
Terrorist threat
Political rally / civil disobedience / protest / vandalism

Low probability
High impact
Capacity to damage of your event, reputation of your club / federation, motorsport in your country and worldwide
Time to act is short
Demand for someone to blame
Urgent demand for information

Spectators on event in particular on rallies become on the scene reporters via social media
Your event can go viral and become a global news story in minutes
Potential impact on the reputation of motorsport around the world