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Spa overturns noise level ban
ESPNF1 Staff
November 19, 2009
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The Spa Francorchamps circuit has been re-issued with its racing licence after overturning a temporary ban due to excessive noise levels.
The news should ensure the legendary circuit's position on the Formula One calendar in the future, although the economic viability of holding a grand prix year-in year-out is still in question.
Complaints over noise levels at the circuit resulted in local authorities sanctioning a 17-year ban on racing at the popular venue. In practice the ban lasted a few weeks, as Spa made clear its intention to appeal, but the potential of further restrictions loomed large over the circuit's future.
This week, backed with a petition signed by over 35,000 people, the track was able to persuade the Wallonia government to grant permission for racing to continue until March 2011 at least.
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