US sports terror attack warning
America's Security Secretary Tom Ridge has warned organisers of all US sports, including motor racing, that terrorist network al Qaeda might be targeting a major event in the near future, possibly in a repeat attack of the scale of the September 11, 2001 strikes in New York and Washington which killed over 3,000 people
In a seminar for professional and amateur sports organisations held in Washington, Ridge warned of the continued threat to major events such as the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and Daytona 500 showpiece motorsport events.
"You are here because you know that mass public gatherings - such as the large sports events you will be hosting in the coming year - are potential targets," Ridge told the seminar. "And you know that the way to protect your venues from attack is to be prepared. As commissioners and security directors for large, high profile events, you play a very significant role in keeping our citizens safe.
"The threat we face is real. But we can mitigate it by working together and planning proactively. We would like to involve the sports fans in our collective effort to keep our events secure."
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