Havana Motor Club (2015)

Ernesto Dobarganes: Self

Quotes 

• Ernesto Dobarganes : For the first time in the history of car racing in Cuba we are organizing a car racing championship. We can no longer ignore he will of the people over something as important as car racing. It will require great effort and work from many people. But it will definitely be the first time, officially, that car racing has a formal place as a national sport.

• Ernesto Dobarganes : Despite our best efforts, it became impossible in such limited time to implement the organization and security needed for the race. That is the reason why we suspended the race. This is the official communication.

  Eduardo Hernández : Why are they really suspending it?

  Ernesto Dobarganes : Unofficially, the barricades that we were counting on are being used for the Pope's visit to Cuba.

• Ernesto Dobarganes : In Cuba they celebrated car races before the Triumph of the Revolution. And all the effort that we're putting in today is to secure a future for Cuba's racing fans. We are taking the first steps.

• Ernesto Dobarganes : Just like any other sports competition, this requires the spectators' collaboration. It's especially important today because racing is a dangerous sport. Congratulations, spectators. I can see that you're behaving wonderfully. I hope it stays this way until the end. That is will be exquisite.

• Ernesto Dobarganes : If there isn't strict order here, we can't enjoy the competition.

• Ernesto Dobarganes : The event is happening. It is fully authorized. Everything is good. But we continue to have enemies. You must know that because you're the stars. It's critical that we make no mistakes. We don't want spectators spilling out onto the track. When driving, helmets are mandatory. Seat belts too. Whose cars don't have seat belts? Raise your hands. Eduardito, why don't you have one?

  Eduardo Hernández : No problem. I'll tie myself with a rope.

  [Cuban Motor Federation members laugh] 

  Ernesto Dobarganes : The racing we're speaking of isn't street racing. It's professional car racing. It's a sporting event that adheres to norms established by the International Federation as respected by Cuba.