11.   But the track remains the same, and there lies the rub.

12.   Heavy overnight rain had dissipated by the start of the events, but the track remained slick.

13.   Prosecutors told Blackfriars Crown Court it was fortunate no workers had been killed or seriously injured during the night time work when the track current remained switched on.

14.   The track then remained open for practice until the final moments when Luyendyk, a two-time race winner, warmed up for what would have been his third attempt.

15.   The track will remain closed until the race, except for a two-hour practice period on Thursday.