Photo: Hamish MacLeanThe popular Waimate 50 motorsport event has been cancelled for this year, putting a $1 million hole in the region’s economy. The popular event which takes place on the streets of Waimate over Labour Weekend had its 60th anniversary last year but would not take place in late October this year. Event organiser Rob Aikman said there was too much risk to hold the event given the situation caused by Covid-19. Mr Aikman said it was an expensive event to run and should crowds be banned or limited then the event would be facing a big loss. Last year’s event was held over four days to mark the 60 years but it usually had three days of racing.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 18, 2020 16:35 UTC