On the eve of the 20th edition of the Rollers 24 hours of Le Mans, organizers received an order forcing them to cancel the event. The organization released a statement earlier today explaining the situation.
Dear fans of the 24h Rollers.
As organizer and above all passionate about roller for over 40 years, it is heart-breaking to have to announce the cancellation of the Rollers 24H of Le Mans 2019.
We juste received a prefectural banning “...the sports event 24H Rolers taking place at Le Mans on the Bugatti Circuit”. See the prefectural decree of June 28 at 8:33 P.M. HERE
As you could see, we are having an episode of exceptional heat wave, no comparison with what we have encountered in 20 years of 24H Roller. We have made every effort to accomodate the event and ensure the safety of the athletes including delaying the start at 20:00 hoping to find a solution to ensure the competition would take place.
Facing the weekend weather forcast announcing heat peaks at 40°, over 50° on the asphalt, the state’s services believe that the danger is still too important to manage emergency services that are already highly solicited.
Our effort were in vain despite all the effort we put forward to retain at least a real race on the circuit. The prefectural decision is imposed on us and we have to respect it.
*FOR THOSE PRESENT AT LE MANS AND IN PARTICULAR AT THE CAMPSITE WE CONFIRM THAT ACCESS TO THE CAMPSITE AND THE VILLAGE ROLLER REMAINS POSSIBLE UNTIL YOU LEAVE THE SITE.
*ACCESS TO THE TRACK IS FORBIDDEN ON FOOT OR ON SKATES.
*FOR THE CAPTAINS WHO HAVE ALREADY REMOVED THE BIBS AND CHIPS, IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO RETURN THE CHIPS TO THE SECRETARIAT SATURDAY UNTIL NOON.
We have a very heavy heart due to this cancellation and we share your disapointment.
Christophe Audoire
PRESIDENT OF THE TRIBE ROLLERS
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