RoUndie 500 to go ahead with additional measures in place

2015 RoUndie 500 to go ahead with additional measures in place

The 2015 RoUndie 500 will go ahead with increased monitoring of car themes and participant costumes following a review of issues that arose after the 2014 event, University of Canterbury Engineering Society (ENSOC) president Mack Delany says.

“The RoUndie 500 is an iconic event, but we’re keen to see it go ahead in a fun, safe and respectful manner without any of the issues that arose in 2014,” Mack Delany says.

“While the 2014 event ran according to plan – as far as no incidents being reported and positive comments from the Police regarding the organisation of the event, pictures of some entries and participants posted online sparked complaints.

“This year RoUndie entries will be assessed both well before and on the day of the event. Participants will be required to submit car themes and participant costume proposals at least three weeks beforehand, with entries moderated by a screening committee of representatives from ENSOC, the UCSA and the University. Inappropriate entries will be advised in time for any issues to be addressed.

“The standard screening process will be carried out on the day of the event, with cars checked against the entry submitted. Police will also check each vehicle for safety and a sober driver. Approved roadworthy cars will be marked by ENSOC before being permitted entry to the Roundie 500.

“As well, ENSOC will promote positive creativity and engineering design with the intent of showcasing an entertaining convoy of well designed and engineered vehicles,” Mack Delany says.

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