Belgian Championship canceled after race halted over insurance issues

A planned rallycross event at the Duivelsbergcircuit in Opgrimbie, Belgium, was halted by police on Saturday because the organizers could not prove they had adequate insurance. Governor Jos Lantmeeters stated that insurance must cover not only the venue but also drivers, vehicles, and spectators, and the presented policy was insufficient.

Organizers cited a law from 1989, suggesting the refusal was based on technical inspection requirements for race cars, which they claim do not apply to rallycross. However, the governor refuted this, emphasizing the issue was solely the lack of proper insurance coverage. He noted that a car crashing into the audience would not be covered.

The governor expressed frustration, stating he was in daily contact with organizers and they knew what was needed for the event to proceed. He accused them of misleading him and endangering people, calling it unacceptable.

The Duivelsbergcircuit organization did not comment directly but announced on their website that the Belgian Championship at the end of July is canceled until further notice. They acknowledged the police action was to enforce a legal decision and requested no further comments on the matter.