Originally Posted by Flubflow

I would imagine that promoters would probably have enough clauses in their terms and conditions on the ticket so that there is no chance for a compensation claim in these kinds of circumstances.
Afterall, they did put on a race. A completely crap race but still technically a race.
A class action law suit might give it some weight though.

Michelin might want to make a jesture of goodwill to paying punters but I don't think a free set of their tyres would be a good idea under the circumstances.