Switzerland lifts ban on motor racing
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{{date|June 7, 2007}}

[[Switzerland]] has lifted a 52 year old ban on any form of [[w:Auto racing|motor racing]] taking part in the country. The ban was first introduced following the more than 80 deaths in the [[w:1955 Le Mans disaster|disaster]] at the [[W:1955 24 Hours of Le Mans|1955 24 Hours of Le Mans]].

The ban was lifted following heated discussions within the Swiss parliament with some arguing that the reintroduction of the sport could help the countries component manufacturers and the tourism industry, while others argued that the sport wasn't good for the environment.

The final voting saw the ban lifted with 97 votes for and 77 against.

==Source==
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|date=June 6, 2007}} 
*{{source|url=http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns19232.html
|title=Welcome back Switzerland
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Switzerland has lifted a 52 year old ban on any form of motor racing taking part in the country. The ban was first introduced following the more than 80 deaths in the disaster at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The ban was lifted following heated discussions within the Swiss parliament with some arguing that the reintroduction of the sport could help the countries component manufacturers and the tourism industry, while others argued that the sport wasn't good for the environment.

The final voting saw the ban lifted with 97 votes for and 77 against.
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